RHS Pruning And Training Revised New Edition Over 800 Plants What When And How To Prune Gardening Book

RHS Pruning and Training: Revised New Edition; Over 800 Plants: Gardening is the essential hardcover guide for gardeners who want to prune with confidence. Ideal for home gardeners, allotment holders, horticulture students, and landscape professionals, this practical book explains what to cut, when to cut it and how to prune correctly to get the healthiest, most productive plants and the best floral displays. This BRAND NEW Hardcover edition by Christopher Brickell brings together clear step-by-step instructions, hands-on techniques and botanical insight. With illustrated guidance covering over 800 plants, it works as both a quick reference and a complete training manual for anyone learning pruning and training methods. ISBN: 9780241282908. Whats inside and who its for Christopher Brickell, writing with the authority associated with RHS guidance, offers straightforward advice on pruning fruit trees, shaping roses, reducing disease risk in shrubs, and maintaining perennial borders. The book explains seasonal changes in trees and shrubs, demonstrates the correct tools and cuts, and shows how to apply best-practice techniques across different species. Whether youre a novice pruning your first apple tree or an experienced gardener refining espalier and pleaching skills, this book is a trusted companion. Comprehensive coverage: Detailed entries for over 800 plants, making it a go-to plant collection reference and gardening handbook. Practical step-by-step illustrations: Clear diagrams show exactly where, when and how to make each cut, reducing guesswork and helping you avoid common pruning mistakes. Expert-backed techniques: Best-practice guidance drawn from horticultural tradition and modern plant care, suitable for both amateur and professional use. Durable format: Hardcover paperback-quality content in a long-lasting binding—perfect for workshop use and as a bookshelf reference. Key benefits at a glance Improve flower displays and encourage healthier growth by apply