Product Description

A simple user-friendly guide to all aspects of pruning. Expert guidance is provided on how and when to prune all the major types of plants, from adult trees and small shrubs to roses, clematis and fruit. Every technique is explained in full and clearly illustrated with step-by-step drawings. Whether you need to prune your plants to encourage healthy growth or train them into elegant shapes for decorative reasons, this comprehensive guide is full of practical, easy-to-follow advice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #447061 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-14
• Original language: Italian
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

A well presented ,clearly explained, concise handbook.
This book presents the art and craft of pruning in a very readable format. Any gardener will find the advice helpful and appropriate, well presented in a very clear format which makes logical progression through the art of pruning.
Some initial basic botany underpins the different pruning techniques needed for shrubs, trees and fruit.
Easily understandable notes, written concisely, and supported by clear diagrams and photographs....some in " before and after " versions, and extensive lists of plants/appropriate technique, ensure that this book will be in constant use by many gardeners.

Take it into the garden, find your tree or shrub in the book....and BINGO! ...you can prune with the best of them!