{"title":"Richard Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Bird offers practical and insightful guidance for gardening enthusiasts, specialising in the art of pruning, training, and topiary. His books combine clear instructions with expert techniques to help you shape and maintain your garden with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both beginners and experienced gardeners, his works encourage a hands-on approach to creating beautifully sculpted outdoor spaces. Whether you seek to refine your horticultural skills or simply enhance your garden’s aesthetic, Richard Bird’s books provide invaluable advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"practical-guide-to-pruning-training-and-topiary-by-richard-bird-9780754834564","title":"Practical Guide to Pruning, Training and Topiary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePractical Guide to Pruning, Training and Topiary\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Bird is a clear and expert how-to guide to pruning and training ornamental and fruiting plants. This new edition features 970 informative photographs and illustrations, along with a comprehensive directory of plants and how to prune them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a helpful introduction covering basic principles and techniques. This is followed by chapters arranged by plant type, each including practical advice. The guidance is illustrated with step-by-step photographic sequences and artworks, detailing the initial training of the plant type, how to prune, and how to undertake renovation pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn invaluable A-Z directory of ornamental plants examines the pruning requirements of a wide range of species on a plant-by-plant basis, explaining when and how to prune. All techniques and projects are depicted in close-up step-by-step photography and diagrams, making this an essential book on the subject for any gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Reed Book Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712083427564,"sku":"9780754834564","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780754834564-practical-guide-to-pruning-training-and-topiary-1.jpg?v=1791847874"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/richard-bird.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}