One of a series aimed at the less experienced gardener, this book focuses on pruning, a skill which depends on a wide range of knowledge and technique. The book offers the beginner a course in the basics and covers tools and techniques for pruning trees, shrubs, climbers and hedges, roses, fruit trees and soft fruit. It also includes a season-by-season guide and an A-Z of plants, with tips on their individual needs. The author also wrote "Houseplants and Bottle Gardens".