Pruning Ornamental Shrubs

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A Wislev Handbook
Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
A concise and informative guide to pruning in the shrub garden ¦ Illustrated in full colour ¦ The basic principles of pruning simply explained ¦ The choice and use of pruning tools ¦ How and when to prune a wide range of popular shrubs
Each book in this attractive and practical series is a simple but comprehensive guide to a particular aspect of gardening. Written by experts, helpfully illustrated, and backed by the many years of experience of the Royal Horticultural Society, the series provides a complete library of easy to follow advice invaluable to the amateur gardener.
The complete series is listed overleaf

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Pruning Ornamental Shrubs is a rewarding activity for the experienced gardener. A well pruned shrub, in contrast to its neglected neighbour, has good shape and balance, is healthy and vigorous, and flowers better. Good pruning enhances the... Tovább

Fülszöveg

A Wislev Handbook
Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
A concise and informative guide to pruning in the shrub garden ¦ Illustrated in full colour ¦ The basic principles of pruning simply explained ¦ The choice and use of pruning tools ¦ How and when to prune a wide range of popular shrubs
Each book in this attractive and practical series is a simple but comprehensive guide to a particular aspect of gardening. Written by experts, helpfully illustrated, and backed by the many years of experience of the Royal Horticultural Society, the series provides a complete library of easy to follow advice invaluable to the amateur gardener.
The complete series is listed overleaf

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Pruning Ornamental Shrubs is a rewarding activity for the experienced gardener. A well pruned shrub, in contrast to its neglected neighbour, has good shape and balance, is healthy and vigorous, and flowers better. Good pruning enhances the effects of leaf shape, size and colour. Evergreens will maintain their decorative qualities to the full, and hedges can be pruned to promote strong, dense growth for maximum screening. Shrubs with coloured bark such as dogwoods and willows are pruned to produce a bright display of winter colour.
But which shrubs to prune, and how, and when? Time and method are critical. Not all shrubs need to be pruned every year: without proper guidance, damaging mistakes are all too easily made. In this fully illustrated handbook, written by two experienced gardeners for those who are just beginning, the authors explain the basic principles of pruning and show how they are applied to a wide range of popular ornamental shrubs, including roses, heathers, wall shrubs and climbers. They offer helpful advice on how to assess each plant before pruning, the rejuvenation of overgrown shrubs, pruning fans and espaliers, and the choice and correct use of pruning tools. This book will help the gardener get the best possible display from ornamental shrubs. A companion volume. Pruning Hardy Fruits, is available in this
John Clayton worked for a number of eminent nurseries, including Slococks, Bees and Notcutts, before joining the staff of Wisley Garden in 1974 as head of the Floral Department. Later he became the Director's Public Relations Officer, a post he held until his retirement in 1982. He wrote and lectured widely until his death in 1985.
John Main is Curator of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, having been previously Curator of the RHS Wisley Garden and Superintendent of Harlow Garr, Harrogate. He is a council member of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society and the Scottish Rock Garden Glub. Vissza