Pruning Advice for Homeowners and Gardeners

Good pruning is essential to the health and appearance of shrubs, trees, and vines, but many homeowners and gardeners are wary of attempting the task or mistakenly rely on out-of-date techniques that actually harm rather than help plants.

To the rescue comes Gretel Anspach with her presentation on pruning woody plants. She will discuss the science behind when, how, and why to prune and will offer pruning basics and beyond. Her talk may also help attendees economize by identifying those plants that may properly be pruned by a home gardener and those that require the services of a professional.

Anspach is an Overseer of the Mass. Horticultural Society, a Lifetime Master Gardener, and past President of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association.

Logistics
The meeting will be held at South Church, 41 Central Street, in Andover, Massachusetts. It will begin on Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 AM with social time and refreshments. A brief business meeting and the program will follow.

The public is encouraged to take advantage of this program. The $10 donation requested of nonmembers includes refreshments.

About the Andover Garden Club
Founded in 1927, the Andover Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the study and practice of horticulture, landscape design, and floral design; aids in the beautification of the town of Andover; and helps protect and conserve natural resources. A member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., the club provides both financial and hands-on support to a variety of municipal, educational, and environmental organizations throughout the region.

The Andover Garden Club welcomes new members, and information about joining is available from membership cochairs Liz Bell (belles810@gmail.com, 978-475-3021) and Cathy Starr (cstarr12@comcast.net, 978-475-8473).