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Springtime in Utah is anything but predictable—one day, you’re shoveling snow; the next, you’re basking in sunshine. This rollercoaster of a season demands thoughtful preparation to set your landscape up for success. In this course, we’ll help you navigate Utah’s famously erratic weather and guide you through the essential tasks to get your yard ready for the challenges ahead.
What we’ll cover:
● Timing Your Tasks: Learn what to tackle and when, so you can make the most of spring’s fleeting windows of opportunity.
● Tree and Shrub Care: Discover the best techniques for planting and pruning trees and shrubs in our unique climate.
● Rose Pruning: Get expert tips on how to prune roses for vibrant blooms in the months ahead.
● Post-Winter Cleanup: From dead plant material to debris, we’ll show you how to refresh your landscape after a long winter.
● Preparing for Summer Heat: The biggest challenge is ahead—Utah’s intense summer. We’ll teach you how to plan and prep your yard now to help it thrive in the dry heat.
Utah’s spring is a season of extremes, but with the right strategies, you can turn its unpredictability into an opportunity for a strong start. Join us to learn how to embrace the quirks of our local weather and get your landscape ready for the year ahead!
Monday, March 24 from 6:30-8:30pm
James Batton is a consulting arborist, horticulturist, and local Youtube gardening host. Since 1979 he has worked in the landscape gardening field as a research assistant, estate gardener, greenskeeper, designer, arborist, and horticultural instructor. He has served as president of the Local Chapter of The International Society of Arboriculture, and consulted on many projects including City Creek's Landscape, Thanksgiving Point water features, and the Oregon Symphony's designers' showhouse. Come enjoy James' engaging storytelling style of teaching skills in the garden.