Our Pruning Home Visit Program for 2026 is closed
You can still access helpful resources below, including our 2026 Pruning Handbook and a collection of How‑To Pruning Videos.
If you have specific pruning questions, please contact our Ask a Master Gardener Help Desk
Master Gardener Pruning Clinics
This free home visitation program provides workshops and pruning lessons for individuals and small neighborhood groups. The program promotes sustainable landscapes that improve the environment. During clinics, 2-4 Master Gardeners provide hands-on instruction in maintaining shrubs and small trees.
Typically, the clinic is held on the homeowner's property with personalized instruction from Master Gardeners guiding the homeowner. During the home visit, the master gardener team will provide the homeowner with information about pruning, general techniques and practices, and resource material. They will also instruct the homeowner on the various tools that are used for pruning as well as maintenance. Visits are 60 - 90 minutes and are scheduled for late winter and early spring. During the visit, homeowners will receive a copy of our recently updated Pruning Handbook.
Here are four instructional videos that cover pruning basics.
The updated 2026 Pruning Guide Handbook can be found here.
Next Pruning Clinic Availability
In early December of 2026, the application window for the 2027 Pruning Clinics will open. Normally, we will conduct home visits from late January through early March. Visits typically last between 60-90 minutes. For more information about the home visit program, contact us at [email protected], or call our Help Desk.
We hope to see you back in December to apply for a home visit in early 2027.