Pruning
Wednesday, September 16, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Kent County Extension Office, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover
Cost: $15
How do I prune a tree/shrub? When and why should I prune? This workshop will provide individuals the tools for proper pruning methods that will benefit the plant and satisfy your customer.
Instructors: Dot Abbott, Richard Pratt, and Tracy Wootten
Register with Jan Unflat (302) 730-4000 or jmunflat@udel.edu .
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Landscape 101 Series
Cost: $10/session
Register with Carrie Murphy (302) 831-2506 or cjmurphy@udel.edu for any of the courses below.
Turf Maintenance
Wednesday, September 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Revisit methods for maintenance of fall turf. Topics discussed will include establishment or reseeding, aeration, fertilization and insect management options.
Credits: 1 Pest., 0.75 Nut. Mgmt., 1 CNP
Instructor: Brian Kunkel
Plant Identification – Herbaceous Plants
Wednesday, September 9, 4:30-5:30 PM
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Learn to identify some of the great herbaceous plants used in the landscape. We will cover the common disease and insect pests of each and strategies for incorporating into the landscape. Meet at UDBG Perennial Garden.
Credits: 1 Pest., 1 CNP
Instructors: Valann Budischak and Sue Barton
Soils
Wednesday, September 16, 4:30-5:30 PM, University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Soil improvement is an ongoing process – discover options available to you. This session will cover the basics of soil health. Meet at the entrance to Fischer Greenhouse.
Credits: 1 Nut. Mgmt.,1 CNP
Instructors: Carrie Murphy and Tracy Wootten
Plant Identification- Woody Shrubs
Wednesday, October 7, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Learn to identify some of the woody shrubs used in the landscape. We will cover the common disease and insect pests of each and strategies for incorporating into the landscape. Meet at UDBG kiosk in the Charles Dunham Garden.
Credits: 1 Pest., 1 CNP
Instructors: Valann Budischak and Sue Barton
Weed Identification/Maintenance
Wednesday, October 21, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Examine some common weeds found in turf and flower beds during the fall and we will discuss management options.
Credits: 1 Pest., 1 CNP,
Instructor: Brian Kunkel
Plant Identification- Shade Trees
Wednesday, November 4, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Learn to identify some of the major shade trees used in the landscape. We will cover the common disease and insect pests of each and strategies for incorporating into the landscape. Meet at UDBG kiosk in the Charles Dunham Garden.
Credits: 1 Pest., 1 CNP
Instructors: Valann Budischak and Sue Barton