Pruning Simplified: A Step-By-Step Guide to 50 Popular Trees and Shrubs - Paperback

by Steven Bradley (Author)

"One of the most practical and helpful how-to gardening books I have ever read." --The Oregonian

Are you intimidated by pruning? Or tired of paying a professional to tackle the task? You can prune most trees and shrubs on your own, and Pruning Simplified shows you exactly how to do it. This must-have guide offers expert advice on the best tools for the job, specific details on when to prune, and clear instructions on how to prune. Profiles of the 50 most popular trees and shrubs--including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, and more--include illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will ensure you make the right cut the first time.

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Take pruning from daunting to doable!

New gardeners and green thumbs alike can prune with confidence, using this detailed guide to the most popular plants in home gardens. Learn the best tools for each job, discover the ideal time to prune, and follow the step-by-step advice that will help your plants thrive. Profiles of 50 popular trees and shrubs----including azaleas, camellias, clematis, and more----show how to trim and shape each plant correctly. Packed with trusted advice, Pruning Simplified will ensure your first cut is the right cut, every time.

Author Biography

Steven Bradley spent over 20 years teaching horticulture at colleges around England and is now a freelance garden writer and broadcaster. He studied horticulture at Writtle, Cannington, and Pershore Colleges, achieving the RHS Master of Horticulture diploma. For more information, visit him at sungardening.co.uk.