Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #683476 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Synopsis
Good pruning can improve flower quality, increase fruit yields, produce shapely and well-controlled plants and reduce disease problems. This guide is illustrated by a wealth of diagrams and photographs which accompany step-by-step instructions on how to pursue this rewarding activity with ease and efficiency. Includes advice on useful tools and equipment, an A-Z of ornamental plants, guidance on how to prune and train trees, shrubs, climbers, conifers and fruit, and a glossary of technical terms.

Customer Reviews

To cut or not to cut
This is both the most detailed and the easiest pruning advice to follow which is an unusual combination. The diagrams are simple and clear with the different parts and when to cut which bits printed in different colours. It also tells you how to identify which plant needs which pruning technique, which season/growth state not to cut, which plants/age pruning is not necessary at all, and there is also specific advice about pruning certain new, young plants. Even a gardening novice can get it right with this book.