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The pruning of trees, shrubs and conifers / by George E. Brown ; with a new foreword by Roy Lancaster.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2009.Edition: 2nd ed. / rev. and expanded by Tony KirkhamDescription: 338 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781604690026
  • 160469002X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 635.0442 22
LOC classification:
  • SB125 .B76 2009
Contents:
The general principles of pruning -- The pruning of trees and conifers -- The pruning of shrubs and climbers -- Pruning in special circumstances -- Pest and disease control -- The specific pruning needs of the genera.
Summary: How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers recommends the best pruning techniques and practices. This unique encyclopedic treatment details the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers. The A–Z format covers several thousand species, yet remains a manageable and practical reference. Kirkham clearly explains the reasons behind pruning techniques as well as how to apply them.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Located at Event Centre Non Fiction 635.0442 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A00537711

This ed. originally published in hardcover in 2004.

Includes index.

The general principles of pruning -- The pruning of trees and conifers -- The pruning of shrubs and climbers -- Pruning in special circumstances -- Pest and disease control -- The specific pruning needs of the genera.



How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers recommends the best pruning techniques and practices.

This unique encyclopedic treatment details the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers. The A–Z format covers several thousand species, yet remains a manageable and practical reference. Kirkham clearly explains the reasons behind pruning techniques as well as how to apply them.

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