Pruning class helps tree owners prepare for spring

IRONWOOD — With the growing season approaching, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Gogebic County Conservation District and Range Master Gardeners held a tree pruning workshop at Gogebic Community College Saturday.

Darrin Kimbler, a horticulture educator with Iron County’s UW-Extension office, gave a presentation on pruning and why it is important.

There are multiple reasons to prune a shrub or tree, according to Kimbler.

He explained pruning involves the strategic shaping of a plant for a variety of reasons; including improving its strength, longevity, fruit and flower capabilities and he...