{"product_id":"fruit-tree-pruning-susan-poizner-9780993811852","title":"Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning isn't just about shaping a tree-it's about building a relationship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you prune your fruit tree, you're not just cutting branches. You're partnering with a living organism to help it thrive - so it grows stronger, stays healthier, and produces high-quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, ISA Certified Arborist and award-winning educator Susan Poizner shares a clear, practical approach that helps everyday growers prune with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're caring for a single backyard tree or managing an organic orchard, this book will teach you how to work \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e your tree - not against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book, you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow pruning strengthens your tree, reduces disease, and boosts fruit quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy winter pruning encourages growth while summer pruning slows it down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen and how to make your \u003ci\u003every first cut\u003c\/i\u003e - often on the day you plant your tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step techniques for central leader and open center training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to train young trees with simple tools like weights and clothespins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd how to avoid common mistakes that weaken your tree over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan has spent over a decade teaching thousands of home growers how to care for their fruit trees naturally. With her clear guidance, science-based insights, and warm teaching style, you'll gain the confidence to prune \u003ci\u003ewith purpose\u003c\/i\u003e - so your trees thrive for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you've ever hesitated to prune for fear of doing it wrong, this is the book you've been waiting for.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead it now and help your tree reach its full potential - season by season, cut by cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFruit Tree Pruning\u003c\/i\u003e has received a 2026 GardenComm Silver Award of Achievement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Poizner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 099381185X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780993811852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Poizner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Susan Poizner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002299064575,"sku":"9780993811852","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fruit-tree-pruning-susan-poizner-9780993811852","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}