The Pruning Book: Completely Revised and Updated

By Lee Reich

Book Overview

Elevate your gardening skills with the newly revised edition of The Pruning Book, your ultimate guide to effective pruning techniques.

This award-winning reference has been meticulously updated to include a wealth of new information and enhanced illustrations that make it an indispensable addition to any gardener's library.

Whether you're a professional gardener, an experienced landscaper, or pruning for the very first time, The Pruning Book equips you with everything you need to master this essential gardening skill. Transform your garden into a thriving oasis with healthy, beautifully pruned plants.

Key Features: Expert Insights: Renowned author Lee Reich shares expert advice on the latest pruning techniques, providing valuable insights on new plants and the best practices to ensure healthy growth. Comprehensive Guidance: From humble houseplants to exotic specimens, Reich covers all aspects of pruning, detailing the dos and don'ts to help you make the right cut every time. Clear Instructions: With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll demystify even the most complex pruning strategies. Learn about precise timing and exact techniques necessary for achieving beautiful forms in your plants. Diverse Plant Coverage: The book includes detailed guidance on pruning a wide range of plants, from ornamental trees and shrubs to topiaries and bonsai. Visual Support: Benefit from 250 vibrant photos and 135 detailed drawings that illustrate techniques and showcase results, making the information accessible and engaging.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600850952
• ISBN13: 9781600850950
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Pruning Advice for Espalier

Reading the section on pruning espaliers (plus the Plant Response to Pruning) gave me an "Aha" moment. While most espalier pruning articles I had read offered only advice on shaping and where to cut, he explained the reasoning behind the type of cuts one makes, why the tree reacts the way it does, and some of the issues to look out for. He writes in a style that is easy to understand. I have two espaliers (cherry and apple) that I left alone all summer because I was intimidated by the lack of knowledge I had at the time. Not anymore! Well, sadly it's getting to be too late to make the pruning cuts needed, but this winter I will start in earnest to make these trees beautiful and (hopefully) full of fruit next year!

Great Book

Very useful book. I am a beginner gardener, so it has been very useful to me. Almost every plant/tree/bush at our new house was overgrown - and the book gave me great insight into what to do about it.

The Pruning Book by Lee Reich

The day I received this book, I immediately began to use it. I had wanted to make a hedge of some beautiful crape mytrle by our back door. The book gave detailed instructions and pictures. The mytrle has already started to leaf into a bush after only a few weeks. I know they will be perfect and I would not have known exactly how it should be done without the book. I had a general idea, but the book's instructions were much better. I am anxiously awaiting fall for some other pruning projects. Pruning season had ended for a number of bushes and trees before I could get pruning accomplished.

Practical, clear advice for pruning of all sorts

I first encountered this book at the local library, and liked it so much I wanted to own it myself. I couldn't part with it. The writing style, illustrations, organization, and advice are all clear, straightforward, and sensible. In addition, the author's enthusiasm for the subject makes this more than a reference guide, and during long winters it can serve as an inspiration for the seasons ahead.

The Pruning Book

I am still currently reading the book. It's packed full of good things. The best thing about it is, if you have a specific type of plant you can go directly to that section and it gives you a clear and detailed way of pruning the plant. I think its a must have for any gardener.