The Complete Book of Pruning

Coombs, Duncan; Blackburne-Maze, Peter; Cracknell, Martyn; Bentley, Roger; Coombs, Duncan

ISBN 10: 1841881430 / ISBN 13: 9781841881430

Published by Seven Dials (edition ), 2001

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 1841881430-7-1

Synopsis:

Knowing what to prune, when and how is a vital skill for any gardener. Pruning is essential for many plants, not just to improve their appearance, but also for their health and vigour. This book is a detailed encyclopedia of the art, and science, of pruning. It describes, with A to Z thoroughness, how to prune the plants of Northern Europe and the United States - hedges, shrubs, trees and fruit. It also covers other aspects of pruning from the basic physiology of a plant's response to pruning to the tools involved, from topiary to the legal aspects of pruning. Every pruning technique is explained in full and clearly illustrated with step-by-step drawings and examples of correctly pruned plants are shown in full colour.

About the Author: Duncan Coombs has a wealth of experience in many areas of horticulture, including estate management and research and development. Peter Blackburne-Maze is a freelance horticultural consultant and has worked as a commercial fruit grower. Martyn Cracknell is a botanist at Pershore College. Roger Bentley currently lectures in Nursery Practices at Pershore College.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complete Book of Pruning
Publisher: Seven Dials (edition )
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair