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Pruning and Training: What, When, and How to Prune

by DK Publisher: DK PUB

A visual, plant-by-plant reference for pruning decisions

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A visual, plant-by-plant reference for pruning decisions

Organized as a practical A–Z by plant type, this gardening guide addresses the recurring questions behind pruning: what to cut, when to act, and how to shape different kinds of growth. It covers more than 800 plants, including shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbers, pairing illustrated instructions with step-by-step photographs. Alongside routine pruning, the book presents specialized methods such as pinching, renovation pruning, pollarding, and topiary. The emphasis is on using pruning and training techniques to manage plant form, flowering, fruit production, and plant health across a wide-ranging garden.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Gardeners seeking a broad reference organized by plant type
  • Home growers caring for fruit bushes, shrubs, trees, or climbing plants
  • Gardeners interested in both basic pruning and specialized shaping techniques

Themes

Pruning techniquesPlant training and shapingOrnamental gardeningFruit growingGarden maintenance

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Book overview

Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts.

Keep your garden in top shape with this guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear illustrations and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest - and more complicated - approaches to keeping your plants in good order.

Knowing how to prune and shape plants correctly will help you achieve the best displays of flowers, produce bumper crops of fruit, and help your plants remain disease-free. A practical A-Z approach, organized by plant type, displays detailed information in an easy-to-use format, as well as guides for more specialized techniques. Whether pinch or renovation pruning, or pollaring and topiary, this book has it all.
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