RHS Pruning and Training by Christopher Brickell & David Joyce - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780241282908
Publisher: DK
Page Count: 336

Overview
RHS Pruning and Training is the definitive hands-on guide for anyone who wants a healthier, more productive garden. Backed by the Royal Horticultural Society and written by Christopher Brickell and David Joyce, this fully updated hardcover edition distills decades of horticultural expertise into clear, plant-by-plant instructions. Covering more than 800 trees, shrubs, roses, fruits, and climbers, it explains exactly what, when, and how to prune. Step-by-step photography and diagrams walk you through every cut, so beginners and experienced gardeners alike can prune with confidence and get the best from every plant, season after season.

About the Book
This revised edition of RHS Pruning and Training builds a practical framework for pruning and training that works across hundreds of different plant types. Rather than offering a single generic technique, the authors break the subject down by plant group, so fruit trees, roses, ornamental shrubs, and climbing plants each get dedicated, specific guidance. You will find seasonal calendars that show exactly when to cut for maximum flowering and cropping, along with tool selection and hygiene advice that helps protect plant health and reduce the spread of disease. Clear artwork and step-by-step photographs illustrate precisely where and at what angle to make each cut, and how that cut will influence future growth, structure, and shape. The book progresses from formative pruning for young plants through routine maintenance to renovation and rejuvenation pruning for neglected or overgrown specimens. Specialist techniques such as coppicing, pollarding, and pinch pruning are explained in detail, with guidance on adapting these methods to different species. There is also thorough coverage of training climbers on wires, pergolas, arches, and other supports, helping gardeners create balanced, attractive shapes while encouraging strong flowering and fruiting. Whether you are shaping a young apple tree, restoring an old rose, or training a clematis up a trellis, this guide gives you the confidence to act at the right time in the right way. It is the kind of reference book you will return to again and again as your garden and your skills develop, making it an essential addition to any gardener's bookshelf.

Key Benefits

• Covers more than 800 trees, shrubs, roses, fruits, and climbing plants
• Clear, step-by-step pruning and training instructions for every skill level
• Seasonal calendars help you time cuts for maximum bloom and harvest
• Rich photography and diagrams show exact cuts, angles, and results
• Covers specialist techniques including coppicing, pollarding, and pinch pruning
• Written by RHS-affiliated experts Christopher Brickell and David Joyce

About the Author
Christopher Brickell is a respected horticulturist who served as Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society and has written extensively on gardening for the RHS. Co-author David Joyce is an experienced garden writer and editor who has contributed to numerous RHS titles and horticultural publications. Together, Brickell and Joyce combine decades of practical growing experience and editorial expertise to produce a guide that is scientifically grounded yet genuinely accessible. Their collaborative approach, refined across several editions of this title, ensures the pruning and training advice stays clear, current, and trustworthy for home gardeners at every skill level.

Why You'll Love This Book
Whether you're renovating an overgrown border, training a new climber, or shaping fruit trees for a bigger harvest, this guide makes pruning simple and rewarding. It's a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or new homeowners, and an essential addition to any gardener's bookshelf for confident, healthy growth all year long.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.