Description: Smart Guide: Pruning provides information and instruction on the proper methods and techniques for pruning shrubs, roses, trees, hedges, and other perennial plants. Homeowners learn proper techniques for pruning for maintenance purposes and how pruning can help restore a damaged plant. An extensive gallery shows pruning recommendations for specific plants.
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Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.
Review Quotes: "The Smart Guide to Pruning is informative without being overwhelming. This book is an excellent guide for the beginning pruner who wants to get right to work without signing up for a course in trimming. Lots of color photos and understandable instructions make this a useful landscaping guide."
www.suite101.comTrevy ThomasMarch 2010