RHS Pruning and Training

Brickell, Christopher

ISBN 10: 0751307335 / ISBN 13: 9780751307337

Published by DK, 1999

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # wbs6374893165

Synopsis:

Detailed illustrations The correct techniques for all relevant garden plants are demonstrated with photographs illustrations and step-by-step sequences. Creative ideas for topiary forms wall-trained shrubs espaliered fruit trees and pollarding are also featured. Practical advice Providing all the essential know-how - when and how to prune caring for established plants and rescuing neglected specimens the best training methods for different plant types and choosing the ideal tools for the job - Essential Pruning & Training is a comprehensive yet highly portable gardening companion.

About the Author:

Formerly Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society, Christopher Brickell is an eminent plantsman. In 1976 he was awarded the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour for his services to horticulture, followed by the CBE in 1991. A former editor of The Plantsman, he has published many botanical and horticultural papers and articles and chaired the International Commission for the Nomenclature of Cultivated Plants. In 1990 he was editor-in-chief for the first edition of Dorling Kindersley's bestselling RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers (now in its 6th edition and with sales of over three million copies). This was followed by RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening, RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and RHS Pruning & Training. He has recently completed full updates of the RHS A-Z of Garden Plants, RHS Pruning & Training, as well as RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers.
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Bibliographic Details

Title: RHS Pruning and Training
Publisher: DK
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Like New