An easy-to-follow manual for successful pruning without stress, from basic principles to more advanced techniques. Here is pruning guidance for every type of plant, from roses and climbers to hedges, fruit trees, cordons and esapaliers, shrubs and fruit bushes. Step-by-step photographic techniques and artworks make it simple.

A comprehensive reference for gardeners of any experience level shares illustrated, step-by-step instructions that explain where and how to prune 170 popular plants from fruit trees and vines to shrubs and climbers.

"Imagine a peach ree that's the same height as you. And an apple tree that doesn't require a ladder for reaching the top-most fruit. Following Ann Ralph's timed pruning plan and simple maintenance guidelines, you can keep ordinary fruit trees small and manageable. Your little trees need less garden space, are easier to care for, and offer just the right amount of fruit for most households." - Back cover.