Master the Art of Pruning with Expert Guidance
"One of the most practical and helpful how-to gardening books I have ever read." --The Oregonian
Pruning Simplified eliminates the guesswork from pruning your trees and shrubs. This comprehensive guide provides clear, illustrated instructions for maintaining 50 of the most popular garden plants, helping you achieve professional results without hiring a landscaper.
What You'll Learn
This practical manual covers everything you need to know about pruning, from selecting the right tools to making precise cuts at the optimal time. Each plant profile includes detailed, illustrated instructions that guide you through the pruning process step by step, ensuring you make the correct cut every time.
The guide features detailed profiles for popular plants including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, roses, and 45 other commonly grown trees and shrubs. Each profile specifies the best time to prune and demonstrates proper cutting techniques for that specific plant.
Expert Author with Over 20 Years Experience
Author Steven Bradley brings over two decades of teaching horticulture at colleges throughout England. He studied at Writtle, Cannington, and Pershore Colleges, earning the prestigious RHS Master of Horticulture diploma. His expertise translates complex horticultural techniques into accessible, practical advice for home gardeners.
Key Features
- 50 detailed plant profiles with illustrated instructions
- Guidance on selecting and using pruning tools
- Specific timing recommendations for each plant
- Clear cutting techniques to promote healthy growth
- Professional results for DIY gardeners
Whether you're intimidated by pruning or simply want to save money on professional services, this guide provides the confidence and knowledge to tackle pruning tasks yourself. The illustrated instructions make it easy to understand exactly where and how to make each cut, reducing the risk of damaging your valuable plants.
Published by Timber Press in February 2019, this paperback edition has become an essential reference for home gardeners looking to maintain healthy, attractive trees and shrubs through proper pruning techniques.
