How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers has always recommended the best possible pruning techniques and practices to gardeners. Now thoroughly revised and substantially expanded by Tony Kirkham, George Brown's classic work will continue to be trusted and respected as the essential pruning reference for years to come. With more than 50 new photographs illustrating key pruning points, this manageable, easy-to-use reference is more practical than ever.
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"Excellent updated edition full of color photos and 'how-to' drawings."
—Dale Langford, Rocky Mountain News, June 26, 2004 (Denver Rocky Mountain News )
"The authors explain the basic principles of pruning and offer insights into why we cut trees and how to care for them, and handle specific situations such as lightning strikes, wind, cavitites and wounds, crown reduction, training and other general pruning topics."
—Joel M. Lerner, Washington Post, April 24, 2004 (The Washington Post )
"Good pruning is known both as an art and a science, and this book helps the gardener accomplish both."
—Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, March 2004 (National Gardener )
—Dale Langford, Rocky Mountain News, June 26, 2004 (Denver Rocky Mountain News )
"The authors explain the basic principles of pruning and offer insights into why we cut trees and how to care for them, and handle specific situations such as lightning strikes, wind, cavitites and wounds, crown reduction, training and other general pruning topics."
—Joel M. Lerner, Washington Post, April 24, 2004 (The Washington Post )
"Good pruning is known both as an art and a science, and this book helps the gardener accomplish both."
—Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, March 2004 (National Gardener )
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How, when and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers has always recommended the best possible pruning techniques and practice to gardeners. This thoroughly revised and substantially expanded second edition includes more than 50 new photographs illustrating key pruning points.
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I'd thought I might be able to learn how to trim our own shrubbery after scanning this book. Instead, the book instills an edifying sense of the many ways things can go wrong, yet does not provide sufficient information for someone to take this book into the field and avoid making mistakes. It appears that tree surgeons and other professional groundskeepers can use this guide to value, but it would not provide sufficient information for a newcomer to know what and how to proceed with trimming their bushes.
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I ordered this book for my boyfriend, who owns a tree service. He loves the book and has learned a great deal of new information from it! It is a great reference to use on the job! Thanks!
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Pruning is an operation that regulates and controls growth, flowering and fruiting, and with its aid the form of a tree or shrub is determined, often in its early years while still in the nursery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
trained fanwise, lower branch systems, regions with hard winters, worn growths, epicormic growths, given wall protection, good central leader, deciduous subjects, pruning policy, main branch system, neighbouring shrubs, little regular pruning, informal surface, new growth commences, suitable bud, feathered tree, target pruning, pruned hard back, restrictive pruning, weaker wood, furnished effect, fruiting display, clear stem, cut hard back, warmer localities Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Pruning is an operation that regulates and controls growth, flowering and fruiting, and with its aid the form of a tree or shrub is determined, often in its early years while still in the nursery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
trained fanwise, lower branch systems, regions with hard winters, worn growths, epicormic growths, given wall protection, good central leader, deciduous subjects, pruning policy, main branch system, neighbouring shrubs, little regular pruning, informal surface, new growth commences, suitable bud, feathered tree, target pruning, pruned hard back, restrictive pruning, weaker wood, furnished effect, fruiting display, clear stem, cut hard back, warmer localities Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United Kingdom, North America, British Isles, United States, Hybrid Tea, Red Oaks, Bay Laurel, British Standards, English Oak, Holm Oak, Lombardy Poplar, Max Tapener, Oak Wilt New!
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