Synopses & Reviews
Guidance from the experts! How to prune & train more than 800 trees, shrubs, roses, fruits & climbing plants. Whether you are planning a new garden, wondering how to bring back a neglected tree or shrub, or want to develop areas of special interest, AHS Pruning & Training contains all the techniques you need in easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations. Is there a correct time to prune evergreen trees and shrubs? AHS Pruning & Training advises you when to prune -- and when not to prune -- all the plants in your garden. How do you decide whether to prune a shrub or replace it? Every entry in the A-to-Z plant-by-plant sections tells you if renewing neglected or overgrown specimens is worthwhile. How do you judge whether pruning an overgrown tree is a job for a professional? AHS Pruning & Training tells you when expert help is a safer choice for you and your plants. How do you stop climbing roses from becoming bare at the base? Learn how simple adjustments in training techniques can prevent common problems and enhance flowering performance, resulting in superb effects and displays. Destined to become the standard work on the subject, AHS Pruning & Training is the practical handbook gardeners have been waiting for.
Review
A top-notch, fully illustrated manual. (MIAMI HERALD)