The Complete Book of Pruning by Duncan Coombs
Knowing what to prune, when and how is a vital skill for any gardener. Pruning is essential for many plants, not just to improve their appearance, but also for their health and vigour. This book is a detailed encyclopedia of the art, and science, of pruning. It describes, with A to Z thoroughness, how to prune the plants of Northern Europe and the United States - hedges, shrubs, trees and fruit. It also covers other aspects of pruning from the basic physiology of a plant's response to pruning to the tools involved, from topiary to the legal aspects of pruning. Every pruning technique is explained in full and clearly illustrated with step-by-step drawings and examples of correctly pruned plants are shown in full colour.
Duncan Coombs has a wealth of experience in many areas of horticulture, including estate management and research and development. Peter Blackburne-Maze is a freelance horticultural consultant and has worked as a commercial fruit grower. Martyn Cracknell is a botanist at Pershore College. Roger Bentley currently lectures in Nursery Practices at Pershore College.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841881430 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841881430 |
| Title | The Complete Book of Pruning |
| Author | Duncan Coombs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2002-12-30 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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