Whether you are planning a new garden, wondering how to bring back a neglected tree or shrub, or want to develop areas of special interest, American Horticultural Society Pruning & Training presents all the techniques you need in easy to follow, step by step explanations.--Publisher description

"Paying a professional to prune your trees and shrubs is an unnecessary expense. You can tackle most trees and shrubs on your own, and Pruning Simplified shows you exactly how to do it. This useful guide offers expert advice on the best tools for the job, specific details on when to prune, and clear instructions on how to prune. Profiles of the 50 most popular trees and shrubs--including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, and more--include...

Provides advice on organic-gardening techniques that involve precise pruning and training plants, particularly fruit trees, so that they can take the best advantage of sunlight, and suggests ways to deal with specific plants and flowers.