Pruning Woodies

Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course

Learn the best tree pruning basics from a Denver Botanic Gardens horticulturist. Designed for beginners or as a refresher, this class shows you how to keep your woodies healthy and beautiful. First, learn a little bit about how trees grow and then dive into different types of cuts, when and how much to prune, tools and aesthetics. We also discuss shrub pruning.

Price: $38, $30 member

Instructor: Elena Shtern

Elena joined Denver Botanic Gardens' Horticulture Department in 2021. She manages Mordecai Children's Garden, a three-acre native, naturalistic garden based on Colorado ecosystems. She is also part of the Gardens' arborist team making sure the Gardens' tree canopy stays strong and healthy.