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Practical Guide to Pruning, Training and Topiary: How to Prune and Train Trees, Shrubs, Hedges

Practical Guide to Pruning, Training and Topiary: How to Prune and Train Trees, Shrubs, Hedges

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This book is a comprehensive guide to pruning and training ornamental and fruiting plants, featuring 970 photographs and illustrations. It covers basic principles and techniques, with chapters arranged by plant type, and includes an invaluable A-Z directory of ornamental plants. All techniques and projects are shown in close-up step-by-step photography and diagrams.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2018
Publisher: Anness Publishing


Pruning and training ornamental and fruiting plants can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it can also be a rewarding experience. This comprehensive guide, featuring 970 informative photographs and illustrations, provides a step-by-step approach to pruning and training these plants. It begins with an introduction that covers basic principles and techniques, followed by chapters organized by plant type. Each chapter includes practical advice, illustrated with step-by-step photographic sequences and artworks, on the initial training of the plant type, how to prune, and how to undertake renovation pruning.

Additionally, the book includes an invaluable A-Z directory of ornamental plants that examines the pruning requirements of a wide range of species on a plant-by-plant basis. It explains when and how to prune, making it an essential reference for any gardener.

With its clear and concise language, step-by-step instructions, and abundance of visual aids, this guide is designed to help gardeners of all levels achieve success in pruning and training ornamental and fruiting plants. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create beautiful and healthy landscapes.

Weight: 1386g
Dimension: 213 x 274 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780754834564

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