Prune Your Plants with Confidence   Taking a pair of loppers or pruners to a favorite plant can be a terrifying moment for any gardener. That's natural, but not necessary. With the right information you can take the fear away and pruning with the confidence that only come from the knowledge that you'll you're treating your cherished plants properly. In Pruning: An Illustrated Guide, lifelong master gardener Judy Lowe shows you the ins and outs of pruning--when to prune, how to prune, and why we need to prune. Using beautifully drawn and detailed illustrations and precise, step-by-step instructions, Judy takes the uncertainty and fear out of "pruning panic."   Here's what you'll find in Pruning: An Illustrated Guide :   - Know how to make the right cut--the first time and every time - All commonly grown plants are covered, from trees (including fruit trees) and shrubs to roses and other perennials - Understand the basic science of plant growth, and when to prune most plants - Covers all the pruning essentials (Hint: You don't have to know everything to prune effectively)     Before you pick up another pair of hand pruners, loppers, or a pruning saw--hoping that you don't make a mistake--pick up your copy of Pruning: An Illustrated Guide .