This book is one in a series of Smart Guides. It shows you how to achieve and maintain thriving trees, shrubs, roses, fruiting plants and hedges. It gives you clear, concise, step-by-step pruning instructions. Check the other Smart Guide books in our listing covering subjects like home landscaping, vegetables, ponds fountains and wall construction, container gardening, houseplants and more.

How To Use Tips
The best approach is to select the subject(s) that interest you, read about them, think about them and then make a plan of action. When selecting plants for the yard and garden, be sure to pick the right ones for the right locations, plant correctly and care for them properly. Using the right fertilizers and watering properly will help your plants bring enjoyment to you for years to come! Don’t forget a hat, gloves, sun block and bug repellent when working outdoors. Its easy to get too absorbed in what you are doing and pay the penalty later