The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Pruning, Training and Topiary

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The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Pruning, Training and Topiary Author: Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Anness Publishing
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Pages: 256 Illustrations and other contents: 970 colour photographs and illustrations Language: English ISBN: 9781846814723 Categories: , ,

The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Pruning, Training and Topiary: How to prune and train trees, shrubs, hedges, topiary, tree and soft fruit, climbers and roses; practical advice and step-by-step techniques, with over 700 photographs and 270 practical illustrations

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.

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Author Biography

Richard Bird has contributed to numerous publications and has been magazine editor for Focus on Plants, The Hardy Plant, Alpine Gardening and The Alpine Garden Society’s Magazine Bulletin. Hehas written over 30 books on subjects as diverse as alpines, liliesand kitchen gardening.