The Pruning Book: Completely Revised and Updated

Here's the brand new edition of our award-winning reference book on pruning --revised to include lots of additional information and enhanced illustrations.

With expert advice on the latest techniques and valuable insights on new plants, this updated version of The Pruning Book deserves a prominent place in your gardening library.

From humble houseplants to the most amazing exotics, author Lee Reich explains all the dos and don'ts of cutting back. So you'll always make the right cut the first time -- every time.

Reich demystifies even the most complex pruning strategies by providing the precise timing and exact techniques you'll need to guarantee healthy growth and beautiful form.

In great detail, he walks you through the process of pruning everything from ornamental trees and bushes to topiaries and bonsai. And all his insights are delivered with clear, straightforward prose and supported by 250 colorful photos and 135 drawings.

Whether you're a professional gardener, a landscape veteran --or pruning for the very first time --this essential reference gives you everything you need to master the subtle art of pruning.

Author: Lee Reich, Lee A. Reich
Publisher: Taunton Press
Published: 01/12/2010
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781600850950

About the Author

Lee Reich holds a doctorate in horticulture and has done extensive research on the subject of pruning. He is the author of several gardening books including "Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden" and "Weedless Gardening, " and has contributed to many more. He writes frequently for gardening magazines, including Taunton's "Fine Gardening." He lives in New Paltz, New York.