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"Good pruning is like good acting: it is invisible." So says a Vermont garden writer in this new series issued by a leading botanic garden. Cutler explains the general rationale of pruning, techniques for specific types of plants (e.g., conifers, roses, hedges), and the proper tools. Color illustrations include topiaries, vines that need guidance, and correct vs. incorrect cutting angles. The concise guide includes resources.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
The newest entry in what The New York Times Book Review calls
"A brilliant collection of gardening books."

From the renowned Brooklyn Botanic Garden--visited by more than 750,000 people each year--comes this spectacularly photographed pruning guide for every growing region. Its concise and exquisitely illustrated format; practical, hands-on advice; detailed instructions on how to prune the most difficult plants; and information on the right timing for pruning ornamental trees, shrubs and vines make this manual a must-have for any gardener.
The top experts in the field reveal insider details on the why and when of pruning; the "kindest cuts": where and how to snip; the tools to do the work properly; and the different techniques to use for particular plants. Find out how to trim deciduous shrubs and trees; conifers; and vines, climbers, and other ascending varieties; and roses. Plus, there's a section devoted to "special cases."
It's a gold mine of practical and inspirational information, and a great value too.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Understanding when and how to prune is an important part of creating a flourishing garden, whether you are shaping flowering shrubs, grooming a formal hedge, limbing up a tree, taming exuberant vines, or bringing a long-neglected rose back to life. This easy-to-follow guide takes the guesswork out of snipping, sawing, and slicing as it introduces readers to the fundamentals of plant growth and explains the essential techniques for all major pruning tasks. This book will help you make informed pruning decisions and keep the plants in your yard looking their natural best.

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