Product Description

This superb guide uses specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams to clearly explain the basic pruning procedures. All the popular plants suitable for pruning or training are covered in the authoritative text. Diagrams and photographs combine to give a detailed visual reference of what a plant should look like before, during, and after pruning care.

- Ornamentals: roses, deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, climbers, wall shrubs, hedges and topiary, pinch pruning
- Fruit Trees: apples and pears, plums, cherries, peaches, apricots, figs, renovating fruit trees, plus many more
- Soft Fruits and Vines: gooseberries, currants, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and cranberries, grapes, passion fruit, kiwi fruit

The book also features:

- 300 step-by-step color diagrams to guide readers through a year-long agenda of what to do, when, and how
- Superb color photographs showing plants that are pruned or trained to look their best through all seasons
- A-Z plant directories for quick reference to practical advice
- Complete cross-references to detailed instructions
- Tools and equipment - A glossary of technical terms plus further reading and a comprehensive index

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #325142 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
A superbly useful book that just might make someone a better gardener. -- Robert Howard, Hamilton Spectator 12/12/2002

Covers the topic thoroughly... a full course on the subject. -- Patrick Lima, Canadian Gardening 01/2004

The most straightforward and inspirational [pruning guide] I've seen yet. -- Susan English, The Spokesman Review, October 19, 2001

Review
A good primer for pruning ornamentals, fruit trees and vines. (Lorraine Flanigan Canadian Gardening 200703)

The hundreds of photographs and illustrations are perfect visual complements for the text. (Globe and Mail 20011124)

[There are] many titles for those seeking a pruning guide [this] is the most straightforward and inspirational I've seen yet. (Susan English Spokesman Review 20011019)

Authoritative text is equally suitable for the novice and expert alike... a must-have for their reference collection. (Rachael Green American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35 2004)

A superbly useful book that just might make someone a better gardener. (Robert Howard Hamilton Spectator 20021212)

Lavishly illustrated to provide clear instructions, including excellent tips of how to espalier, pleach and create topiaries and geometric shapes. (Steve Whysall Vancouver Sun 20061222)

I like this book... a lot of useful information to a wide variety of skill levels. (Library News for Zoos and Aquariums 200404)

Covers the topic thoroughly... a full course on the subject. (Patrick Lima Canadian Gardening )

About the Author
David Joyce is a writer and plant advisor with a passionate interest in plants and the histories of their cultivation. His other books include The English Garden Tradition, Garden Styles, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes and Containers, and Windowbox Gardening.

Customer Reviews

Pruning and training review
A great book for both the experienced and novice gardener. Informative pictures, clear, concise and easy to follow.

However as many of us gardeners know the only way to prune is to get out there and do it! Mistakes will be made but hopefully not as many with this guide.