Why do some shrubs need pruning and others not? When is the best time to prune roses? How do I prune my climbers? Expert answers to those most frequently asked questions: simply pin-point the question, turn to the answer and solve the problem. Covers everything you need to know on pruning, from tools and timing, to pruning methods. Includes checklists, plant lists, hints and tips and feature boxes. Troubleshooting section on pruning problems. Illustrated with how-to artworks and colour photographs.