Primer on trimming trees, shrubs, and vines. Teaches when and how to prune. Comprehensive encyclopedia provides pruning instructions for 180 trees, shrubs, and vines.

Describes simple techniques for pruning shrubs and trees, vines and perennials, with many photos and an alphabetical list of ornamental shrubs.

• Learn how to frame outdoor living spaces by selecting the best foundation of trees, shrubs, and woody vines. • Learn how to select woody plants for purpose, site adaptability, ornamental aspects, and care required. • Popular encyclopedia format illustrates features, uses, siting, and care for 250 woody plant species. • Detailed how-to for planting, pruning, maintenance, and pest control.

• The “everything-you-need-to-know” guide to successfully growing roses. • Simple techniques show everyone from beginner to enthusiast how to select, pot, stake and care for roses. • Expert advice includes how to deal with pests and diseases as well as how to ensure healthy plants by controlling light, temperature and humidity.