A native garden looks most pleasing when it has a human touch: shrubs and trees are at their best with occasional pruning and shaping. And some of our California native plants prefer summer pruning when they are dormant and less likely to contract water-borne diseases. During this presentation, you’ll learn about the different types of pruning cuts and how to bring out the best characteristics and health of your plants.

Frank Niccoli has been a gardener for over 50 years and is the past president of the founding chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association. He was voted Member of the Year by his peers in 2001 and 2004. He has written the curriculum and teaches numerous classes at Foothill College.