Pruning and Training Plants: A Complete Guide - Softcover

Joyce, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552975347 ISBN 13: 9781552975343

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552975347
• ISBN 13: 9781552975343
• Binding: Paperback