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The Pruning Answer Book

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Pruning Answer Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lewis Hill
By (author) Penelope O'Sullivan
SeriesAnswer Book Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Dimensions(mm): Height 162,Width 115
Category/GenreSpecialized gardening methods
ISBN/Barcode 9781603427104
ClassificationsDewey:635.91542
Audience
General
Illustrations two colour illustrations throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Storey Publishing LLC
Imprint Storey Publishing LLC
Publication Date 7 March 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

Pruning is essential to keeping trees, shrubs, and other plants healthy and beautiful. Not only does pruning keep plants from getting unwieldy and large, it also allows light and air to reach more branches, encourages fruit and blossom growth, removes diseased branches, and adds structural strength to plants. But many homeowners and gardeners feel overwhelmed by pruning. When is the right time to prune? How much should be removed? What's the difference between pinching and heading back? What tools should be used? How can a homeowner ensure that pruning ultimately enhances - and doesn't harm the plant? For all these questions and more, "The Pruning Answer Book" has the answer. Written by two highly respected garden writers with years of experience in providing pruning advice, this book is sure to become a tool as essential as the pruning shears themselves. With clear, concise advice, a brow sable format, a friendly tone, and how-to illustrations, this book provides everything a homeowner needs to safely achieve attractive, long-lasting, and healthy plants.

Author Biography

The late Lewis Hill, a beloved and best-selling Storey author, grew more than 20,000 trees on his farm in Greensboro, Vermont. He was also a member of the National Christmas Tree Association and the New Hampshire-Vermont Christmas Tree Association. Penelope O'Sullivan is the author of numerous gardening books and contributor to many magazines, including Country Gardens, Country Home, Traditional Home, and several Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications. She has a garden design business in New Hampshire.