An Illustrated Guide to Pruning

An Illustrated Guide to Pruning
Author: Edward F. Gilman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2011-08-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781111307301

Well written and easy to understand, An ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO PRUNING, Third Edition is filled with updated illustrations, photographs, and examples designed to help readers understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a tree's life. With coverage of numerous different tree species as well as information about the challenges associated with pruning such as disease prevention, root pruning, mature tree pruning, and restoration following storms, students will be prepared to identify and understand good tree structure and pruning practices. Filled with simple tables, lists, and strategies, this completely updated guide to pruning makes it easy to teach the presented pruning techniques in accordance with nationally recognized ANSI A-300 standards. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Pruning Made Easy

Pruning Made Easy
Author: Lewis Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 225
Release: 1998-01-02
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1580170064

Proper pruning will keep your landscape beautiful and thriving year after year. This authoritative guide includes more than 300 step-by-step illustrations to clearly demonstrate the correct pruning procedures for a variety of trees, shrubs, hedges, vines, and flowers. Lewis Hill offers expert advice on when, how, and why each type of plant should be pruned, safety considerations, and techniques for maintaining your pruning tools. Encouraging you to get creative, Hill even shows you how to shape your own topiaries and train espaliers.

The Pruning Manual

The Pruning Manual
Author: Edwin Francis Steffek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 137
Release: 1969
Genre: Pruning
ISBN: 9780442079390

The Pruning-manual, Being the 18th Ed., Rev. and Reset

The Pruning-manual, Being the 18th Ed., Rev. and Reset
Author: L. H. (Liberty Hyde) Bailey
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781022214743

A comprehensive guide to the art of pruning, Bailey's book has been a go-to resource for gardeners and horticulturists for over a century. Its clear, concise approach makes it easy to understand even the most complex pruning techniques, while its detailed illustrations provide a valuable reference for every stage of the process. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pruning Simplified

Pruning Simplified
Author: Steven Bradley
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604698888

Paying a professional to prune your trees and shrubs is an unnecessary expense. You can tackle most trees and shrubs on your own, and Pruning Simplified by Steven Bradley makes it easier than ever to learn how to prune. He offers expert advice on the best tools for the job, specific details on when to prune, and clear instructions on how to prune. This plant-by-plant guide profiles 50 of the most popular trees and shrubs, including azaleas, camellias, clematis, and more. Each plant profile includes illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will ensure you make the right cut the first time.