{"product_id":"pruning-simplified-a-step-by-step-guide-to-50-popular-trees-and-shrubs-9781604698886","title":"Pruning Simplified: A Step-By-Step Guide to 50 Popular Trees and Shrubs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaster the Art of Pruning with Expert Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"One of the most practical and helpful how-to gardening books I have ever read.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Oregonian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePruning Simplified\u003c\/i\u003e eliminates the guesswork from pruning your trees and shrubs. This comprehensive guide provides clear, illustrated instructions for maintaining 50 of the most popular garden plants, helping you achieve professional results without hiring a landscaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical manual covers everything you need to know about pruning, from selecting the right tools to making precise cuts at the optimal time. Each plant profile includes detailed, illustrated instructions that guide you through the pruning process step by step, ensuring you make the correct cut every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide features detailed profiles for popular plants including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, roses, and 45 other commonly grown trees and shrubs. Each profile specifies the best time to prune and demonstrates proper cutting techniques for that specific plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Author with Over 20 Years Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Steven Bradley brings over two decades of teaching horticulture at colleges throughout England. He studied at Writtle, Cannington, and Pershore Colleges, earning the prestigious RHS Master of Horticulture diploma. His expertise translates complex horticultural techniques into accessible, practical advice for home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 detailed plant profiles with illustrated instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on selecting and using pruning tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific timing recommendations for each plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear cutting techniques to promote healthy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional results for DIY gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're intimidated by pruning or simply want to save money on professional services, this guide provides the confidence and knowledge to tackle pruning tasks yourself. The illustrated instructions make it easy to understand exactly where and how to make each cut, reducing the risk of damaging your valuable plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Timber Press in February 2019, this paperback edition has become an essential reference for home gardeners looking to maintain healthy, attractive trees and shrubs through proper pruning techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timber Press (OR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681323520274,"sku":"9781604698886","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5913142d-8a6d-4a9c-89ec-31baf76efcf0.jpg?v=1733951804","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pruning-simplified-a-step-by-step-guide-to-50-popular-trees-and-shrubs-9781604698886","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}