Smart Guide??: Pruning [Paperback]

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.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.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 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