Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Pruning, Training & Topiary

A clear and expert how-to guide to pruning and training ornamental and fruiting plants, and a directory of all the major garden plants and how to prune them. A helpful introduction, covering basic principles and techniques, is followed by chapters arranged by plant type. Each one includes practical advice, illustrated with step-by-step photographic sequences and artworks, on the initial training of the plant type in question; how to prune; and how to undertake renovation pruning. An A-Z directory of ornamental plants looks at the pruning requirements of a wide range of species on a plant-by-plant basis, explaining when and how to prune. All techniques and projects are shown in close-up step-by-step photography and diagrams, making this an essential book on the subject for any gardener.