Tips for Managing Snow-Damaged Landscape Plants
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 • 10 am - 2 pm
National 4-H Youth Conference Center
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
with
Jeremy Hager, Bartlett Tree Experts
and
Phil Normandy, Brookside Gardens
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In the aftermath of 2010's record-breaking winter storm destruction, gain the knowledge you need to help your customers (and their plants) recover!
- Learn ways to evaluate snow and other storm-related plant injury with a focus on mitigating existing problems through corrective pruning, guying, cabling, and staking.
- What type of injury can be seen on which species of plant?
- How can you determine if a plant should be removed and replaced?
- What species are recommended to replace unsalvageable specimens?
- How can you prevent future damage through proper care, plant selection, and site selection?
- Find out what potential problems may arise from an insect pest and fungal disease standpoint following the stress associated with these plant injuries. What methods can be used to prevent or limit these problems from occurring?
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Schedule:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Program
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch (included in fee)
Directions
From Baltimore:
Take I-95 South to I-495 West (toward Silver Spring). Take Exit 33(Connecticut Avenue/MD-185) toward Chevy Chase. Turn left at Connecticut Avenue to 4-H Youth Conference Center on right.
From Washington:
Take I-495 East (toward Silver Spring). Take Exit 33 (Connecticut Avenue/MD-185) toward Chevy Chase. Turn left at Connecticut Avenue to 4-H Youth Conference Center on right.
PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ADVANCED REGISTRATION
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations received by March 12th will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after March 12th |
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