![]() This isn’t your typical pruning guide in that there are no photos or color images. The book is written in straight-forward language and describes exactly when, how, and why various plants should be pruned, the various methods of using and caring for pruning tools and equipment, how to do “artistic pruning” correctly (e.g., topiary, espalier, and cordons), and also gets into safety issues (a topic that many other books overlook).Ĭass Turnbull’s Guide to Pruning, 3rd Edition: What, When, Where, and How to Prune for a More Beautiful Garden, by Cass Turnbullģrd edition published in 2012, 384 pages. More than 300 step-by-step illustrations demonstrate the proper techniques for pruning many varieties of plants including trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges, vines, and flowers. ![]() ![]() This book is part of Storey’s Gardening Skills Illustrated Series. Pruning Made Easy: A Gardener’s Visual Guide to When and How to Prune Everything, from Flowers to Trees, by Lewis Hill With excellent photos and illustration, along with descriptive and engaging text, this book is good for beginners and experts alike. It’s organized by plant type so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. This book provides a comprehensive yet easy to follow description of how plants grow, how they respond to pruning, and the correct pruning techniques for various types of plants. Here are our top recommendations to help you learn more about pruning.Īmerican Horticultural Society Pruning and Training, by Christopher Brickell and David Joyce There are a lot of books that try to teach you how to prune – some with more success than others.
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