Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Pruning, Training and Topiary: How to Prune and Train Trees, Shrubs, Hedges, Topiary, Tree and Soft Fruit, ... Photographs and 100 Practical Illustrations

by Richard Bird

"A definitive guide to pruning and training decorative and fruiting plants. Provides advice on pruning and training methods for every kind of ornamental plant. A helpful section explains how to train and prune fruit trees, climbing fruit, and soft fruit. All techniques and projects are shown in close-up step-by-step photography and diagrams, making the tasks absolutely clear and easy to follow. Contains an easy-to-use plant directory, describing the timing, frequency and method of pruning for a range of ornamental plants. Illustrated with over 700 photographs, and more than 270 specially commissioned artworks."--Back cover

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 25, 2005

About the author

Richard Bird is a horticultural expert and gardening author.

There are other authors named Richard Bird:
* Richard Bird — a contemporary author
* Richard Bird — an early 20th-century author
* Richard S. Bird — a computer scientist

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

We bought our first house and I have so many new plants that need trimming and pruning. I was able to identify many of my plants in these pages, which was so useful. Now I have a plan for the coming year for renovating a couple of fruit trees, some bushes, and many perennials.