Synopses & Reviews
Smart Guide: Pruning provides information and instruction on the proper methods and techniques for pruning shrubs, roses, trees, hedges, and other perennial plants. The book tells home gardeners why pruning is important and how it can be used to maintain, train, and in some cases, revive damaged plants. Homeowners learn proper tool selection as well as techniques for pruning for specific purposes, such as maintenance and pruning to achieve a specific plant shape. An extensive gallery shows pruning recommendations for specific plants, including when to prune, techniques for shaping, general maintenance and bringing a neglected plant back to full vigor.
Review
"The
Smart Guide to Pruning is informative without being overwhelming. This book is an excellent guide for the beginning pruner who wants to get right to work without signing up for a course in trimming. Lots of color photos and understandable instructions make this a useful landscaping guide."
www.suite101.comTrevy ThomasMarch 2010
Synopsis
Smart Guide: Pruning provides information and instruction on the proper methods and techniques for pruning shrubs, roses, trees, hedges, and other perennial plants. The book tells home gardeners why pruning is important and how it can be used to maintain, train, and in some cases, revive damaged plants. Homeowners learn proper tool selection as well as techniques for pruning for specific purposes, such as maintenance and pruning to achieve a specific plant shape. An extensive gallery shows pruning recommendations for specific plants, including when to prune, techniques for shaping, general maintenance and bringing a neglected plant back to full vigor.
Synopsis
Smart Guide: Pruning provides information and instruction on the proper methods and techniques for pruning shrubs, roses, trees, hedges, and other perennial plants. Homeowners learn proper techniques for pruning for maintenance purposes and how pruning can help restore a damaged plant. An extensive gallery shows pruning recommendations for specific plants.
Synopsis
This SmartGuide® shows you how to achieve thriving trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Guides to pruning hundreds of plants
• Over 350 color photographs and illustrations
• Clear, concise step-by-step pruning instructions
• Tips that save time, effort, and money
• Essential information to help you restore and maintain your plants
Table of Contents
Introduction Chapter 1: About PruningPruning BasicsPruning ToolsPruning TechniquesWhen to Prune Chapter 2: Pruning Perennials & ShrubsPruning ShrubsInherited ShrubsFavorite Perennials & Shrubs Chapter 3: Pruning RosesPruning RosesPruning by Type and Habit Chapter 4: Pruning HedgesPruning HedgesFavorite Hedges Chapter 5: Pruning TreesPruning TreesFavorite Trees Chapter 6: Pruning Fruiting PlantsPruning Fruiting PlantsEspaliered Fruit TreesFavorite Fruiting TreesFavorite Fruiting ShrubsFavorite Fruiting Vines Zone MapsGlossaryIndexPhoto Credits