{"product_id":"pruning-training-and-tidying-bob-flowerdew-9781616086251","title":"Pruning, Training, and Tidying: Bob's Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn Pruning and Tidying, Bob Flowerdew draws on his long experience as an organic gardener to guide you through the process in his customary clear and straightforward manner.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe explains when the best time of year is to prune each plant, tree or shrub, and gives clear instructions about where and how to cut. He provides advice on selecting and using the best tools and equipment, and tips on how to increase cropping and flowering. He \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ealso gives handy and imaginative suggestions to guide you through the seemingly never-ending task of keeping your garden trim and tidy. Included here are tips on: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prune and trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of plants to prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges and topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning roses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining vines and trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscarding waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat sets Bob Flowerdew's \u003ci\u003ePruning, Training, and Tidying\u003c\/i\u003e apart from other books on the subject is that it does not advise pruning every single plant in your garden. Rather, as Flowerdew puts it, this guide explains the simplest basics of pruning, and how to get admirable results without obsessing over the growing pattern of every plant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhatever you are growing, and whatever your garden looks like, \u003ci\u003ePruning, Training, and Tidying\u003c\/i\u003e will help you to keep your garden beautiful and functional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Flowerdew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1616086254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781616086251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 6.35w x 0.71d","brand":"Bob Flowerdew","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43939218161919,"sku":"9781616086251","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8cf61507-781a-42ae-adc6-b2ae50fffad9.jpg?v=1681440195","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pruning-training-and-tidying-bob-flowerdew-9781616086251","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}