RHS Pruning and Training by DK - What, When, and How to Prune Over 800 Plants - Hardback Gardening Guide - Royal Horticultural Society

Condition : BRAND NEW Format : Hardback ISBN : 9780241662076 Publisher : DK (Dorling Kindersley) Overview Cut with confidence and keep every corner of your garden thriving with this comprehensive guide from the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society. Covering over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbers, this hardback reference distils decades of horticultural expertise into clear, practical, step-by-step guidance that takes the guesswork out of pruning and training, whatever is growing in your garden. About the Book RHS Pruning and Training is the definitive practical companion for gardeners who want to prune with real confidence rather than trial and error. Organised in an easy-to-navigate A-Z format by plant type, the book shows exactly when, where, and how to make each cut, using clear artworks alongside step-by-step photographs that demystify even the trickier techniques. From simple deadheading and shaping to more specialised approaches such as pinch pruning, renovation pruning, pollarding, and topiary, every method is broken down into manageable stages so gardeners of any experience level can follow along with confidence. Beyond the how-to, the book explains the horticultural reasoning behind good pruning practice: why correct technique and timing encourage stronger flowering displays, bumper fruit harvests, and healthier, disease-resistant plants. Seasonal timing charts and plant-specific advice help gardeners plan a year-round pruning schedule, while troubleshooting tips address common problems like overgrown shrubs, leggy climbers, and neglected fruit trees. Whether tending a single rose bush or managing a full border of trees, shrubs, and climbers, readers will find trustworthy, RHS-endorsed guidance for every situation, making this an essential reference to keep close at hand throughout the gardening year. Seasonal planning charts throughout make it simple to build a year-round pruning calendar tailored to your own garden. Co