Step into the gentle art of pruning and training with Alan Titchmarsh as your guide. This beautifully practical book gathers up the essential skills every gardener needs, whether you’re shaping a young rose, coaxing shrubs into elegance, or breathing fresh life into an old hedge.
 
Alan invites you to pause and consider what you hope to bring forth: is it graceful form, abundant blossoms, or fruitful harvests? With his steady hand and seasoned wisdom, he shows you the right tools to choose, the techniques to trust, and the confidence to snip, tie, and train with purpose.
Inside you’ll find:
 
Charming, clear guidance on tools and equipment to make the task a joy
Step-by-step instructions on pruning roses, shrubs, hedges, and more
Gentle tips to encourage generous cropping and exuberant flowering
Advice on training plants into shapes that delight both eye and garden
 
Illustrated with clarity and written with Alan’s unmistakable warmth, this guide is both a beginner’s first friend and an experienced gardener’s trusted companion. It is, quite simply, a little book of confidence, courage, and creativity - helping you tend a garden that grows with beauty and grace.