As we head into fall, some landscape companies are talking with consumers about pruning some trees in order to prepare for winter. Now is a good time to review the basics of pruning, and landscape professionals can benefit from Eric Hammond’s 2015 ProGreen presentation, “Best Management Practices: Pruning.” Learn the basics of tree pruning, how trees respond to pruning, the potential benefits and risks of pruning, the types and uses of different pruning cuts as well as the basics of executing them and principles of structural training.

The Green Industries of Colorado (GreenCO) endorses and supports candidates who it believes are supportive of policies that will support and not hinder small businesses, which includes legislation around uniform sales tax definitions, employer requirements for paid leave and other benefits and construction defects. The Colorado Water Plan and water policy that is crafted in support of the plan, specifically to outdoor water use, is very important to the organization. In addition, GreenCO supports candidates who are supportive of opportunities for trade education in secondary education and who support policies that enhance the state’s economic climate for business and job growth.

To determine endorsements and financial support, the GreenCO Political Committee interviewed candidates and reviewed incumbent voting records for the 2015 and 2016 sessions. Candidates endorsed by GreenCO are individuals with whom GreenCO can work with at the State Capitol and who will be supportive of green industry businesses.