How to Prune Trees, Shrubs and Climbers

A gardener's guide to cutting, trimming and training, with over 650 photographs and illustrations, and practical, easy-to-follow advice, How to prune and train decorative plants, with expert advice on and established pruning and training methods for a wide range of ornamental garden plants, Includes trees, shrubs, topiary, hedges, climbers, wall shrubs, roses, perennials and annuals, All techniques shown in over 650 step-by-step photographs and drawings, making the tasks clear and easy to follow, Features a guide to essential pruning tools and equipment such as saws, long-arm pruners, hand shears, hedge trimmers and shredders, Contains a fully illustrated plant directory that describes the timing, frequency and methods of pruning for a range of species Book jacket.