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Are You Petrified of Pruning?Pruning is one of the best things you can do for your plants, if it's done the right way. Now renowned nurseryman and author Lewis Hill shows you how to shear without fear in Pruning Made Easy. More than 300 step-by-step illustrations demonstrate the proper techniques for pruning many varieties of plants, including trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges, vines, and flowers.With Pruning Made Easy you will learn:* Exactly when, how, and why various plants should be pruned* Artistic pruning techniques used to make topiary, espalier, and cordons* Methods of using and caring for pruning tools and equipment* How to prune safely

Start with Great Soil and Grow a Great Garden Learn all the secrets for creating fertile, productive soil anywhere. With more than 300 detailed illustrations and at-a-glance charts, Secrets to Great Soil solves all your soil problems and gives you techniques for year-round soil building. In Secrets to Great Soil you'll find:* The basics of soil pH and nutrients* Quick methods for making compost* Instructions for using organic mulches, soil amendments, and fertilizers* Ways to customize your soil for a variety of vegetables, flowers, fruits, trees, shrubs, and lawns