Cut by cut to healthy, beautiful plants. Do you want to prune fruit or ornamental shrubs and are looking for an easy-to-understand guide with practical tips? Then take a look at this compact collection! It covers all the basics of pruning ornamental and fruit shrubs and answers the most important questions: What pruning techniques are there? When is the right time to prune? What tools should be used? What to do with diseased plants? Whether it's a rose, rhododendron, apple, or cherry tree: here you will gain the necessary know-how to successfully carry out simple pruning measures on your own. Many illustrations and information boxes will assist you.