Private Tree & Garden Pruning Workshop
Learn directly from ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Ben Boykiw
Have you ever wished you knew exactly what to prune, when to prune it, and why?
Our Private Tree & Garden Pruning Workshop is a hands on learning experience designed for homeowners who want to confidently care for their own landscape. Instead of simply hiring someone to complete the work, you will work alongside ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Ben Boykiw as he teaches you how to make informed pruning decisions that improve the long term health, structure, and beauty of your property.
Whether you have a mature garden, a collection of ornamental trees, fruit trees, shrubs, or a newly planted landscape, this workshop is tailored to your property and your goals.
What You'll Learn
Every property is different, so every workshop is customized. Topics may include:
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How to identify the natural growth habit of different trees and shrubs
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Which branches should be removed and which should be left alone
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Proper pruning cuts that encourage healthy growth
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Seasonal pruning recommendations
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Fruit tree pruning techniques
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Shrub and ornamental pruning
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Young tree structural pruning
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How to recognize dead, damaged, diseased, or hazardous branches
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Basic tree biology and how trees respond to pruning
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How to care for newly planted trees
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Common pruning mistakes and how to avoid them
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Selecting and maintaining pruning tools
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Creating healthier, lower maintenance landscapes over time
Throughout the workshop, Ben explains not only what he is doing, but why each decision is made so you can apply the same principles throughout your property.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is ideal for homeowners who:
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Enjoy spending time in their garden
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Want to become more confident caring for their own landscape
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Have recently purchased a property with mature trees
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Want to reduce future maintenance costs
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Care about the long-term health of their trees
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Enjoy learning from one of Canada's most qualified arborists
No previous experience is required.
A Truly Hands On Experience
This is not a classroom presentation.
You'll be outside, walking your property, asking questions, making pruning cuts, and learning by doing. You'll gain practical experience that you can continue using for years to come.
Questions are encouraged throughout the workshop, and you are welcome to take notes, photographs, or record videos for your own reference.
What To Bring
Please bring:
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Hand pruners (secateurs)
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A pruning saw if you have one
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Gloves
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Notebook and pen
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Clothing suitable for working outdoors
If you do not have pruning tools, let us know when booking and we can discuss options.
Workshop Pricing
$160 per hour
Most workshops are between one and two hours depending on the size of your property and the topics you would like to cover.
If additional pruning work or debris removal is required after the workshop, Vision Arboriculture would be happy to provide a separate quotation.
Why Learn From Ben Boykiw?
Ben Boykiw is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA), one of the highest professional designations in arboriculture. His approach focuses on helping people understand trees rather than simply cutting branches.
By learning the principles behind proper pruning, you'll gain the confidence to care for your landscape while making decisions that support healthier trees, thriving gardens, and better long-term stewardship of your property.
Book Your Private Workshop
Ready to learn from one of Canada's leading arborists?
Book your Private Tree & Garden Pruning Workshop today and enjoy a personalized learning experience tailored to your landscape, your questions, and your goals.