The ABC of pruning - 450 gesture-by-gesture drawings

Trees and shrubs all need to be pruned regularly, so that they are more vigorous, flower better and produce more fruit.

Accessible to all thanks to its simple language and alphabetical classification, L'Abc de la taille guides you, gesture by gesture, to prune the trees and shrubs in your garden. For each species, you'll find the right gestures and the best times to prune.

Many specific tips on how to limit the growth of a tree in a small garden, maintain a hedge, prune without taking risks, or rejuvenate an old tree... as well as an introduction to grafting on a few species, complete this manual.

Indispensable for all amateurs, experienced or beginner, L'Abc de la taille will be your daily companion in the garden.

Jean-Yves Prat & Denis Retournard - Rustica éditions - 240 pages