Aimed at new and amateur gardeners, this insightful resource explains both the why and the how-to behind successful pruning. Information is provided on all the fundamentals, including which types of plants need pruning, when to prune, and how to use tools properly. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to properly prune a wide variety of garden plants—among them shrubs, climbers and vines, trees, and roses—as is information on how to deal with annuals, perennials, and bulbs.