Pruning is an essential part of garden maintenance, as well as one of the most difficult parts of gardening. Want to know how to prune the shrubs and climbers in your garden but don't know where to start? Here at last is your no-fuss guide to learning basic training and pruning techniques.

This gardening book for beginners will help you care for more than 80 of the most popular pruning plants, whether you have a flowering tree or a small garden that requires controlling. It also features an illustrated directory that answers all your pruning and training questions to help you put your skills into practice. Keeping your garden in good shape has never been easier!

This beginner-friendly guide includes:

• Easy gardening tips on how to care for more than 80 shrubs and trees
• Practical, jargon-free know-how and simple pruning techniques
• Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening knowledge

144 pages. Paperback. 

About the Author

Ian Spence is an author, prolific gardener, and expert plantsman based in Rutland. He worked for many years in Barnsdale, Rutland, preparing weekly projects for the BBC's Gardeners' World programme. Ian regularly broadcasts on radio, as well as writing and lecturing widely throughout the country. He is the author of DK's bestselling RHS Gardening through the Year.