My one issue with this book is that it is not that complete.
Some benefits of each plant are listed, too, so it's a nice way to see what you might like to add to your garden. Other sections cover why pruning is helpful and necessary, tools and much more. Color photos accompany each plant and there are details about when to prune, why, and more. This is an extremely thorough guide to pruning 50 common trees, shrubs and vines with lots of color photos and helpful drawings showing exactly how and where to trim back each variety. I received a DRC from Timber Press through NetGalley. A hard copy will be a great addition to my gardening/yard care shelf. I really appreciated the 'When to Prune Most Species”' chart since different plants do better when pruned in the correct season.Ī well written and useful book for anyone who wants to do their own DIY pruning. The next section, Special Features, covers trees, hedges, climbers, ground cover, as well as low-maintenance, renovation, and specialized pruning. Basic techniques and pruning equipment are covered first, then each plant in the directory provides information on formative, routine, and remedial pruning with pictures that show you where to prune the plant based on your objectives. The Directory of Plants covers over 60 varieties and I now know how to prune my overgrown Forsythia, Rhododendrons, and Hydrangea. Had I done proper maintenance pruning, I would have a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing yard, but it is never too late to do remedial pruning and I can now at least do the right thing for any new additions. Some were small and seemingly growing fine to me(and wow, was I ever mistaken).
When I first moved to my current house, I was clueless on how to manage what was already there and I certainly didn't train and prune those or the new things I planted correctly. If you have a yard that came with trees, vines, shrubs, ground covers, and/or hedges, or if you have planted some of your own, this is a must-have book.
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