The Why and When of Pruning 6 -- The Kindest Cuts: Where and How to Prune 18 -- Shrubs: Pruning the Workhorses of the Garden 28 -- Deciduous Trees: Pruning the Garden's Monuments 40 -- Conifers: Pruning Coniferous Trees and Shrubs 54 -- Vines and Climbers: Pruning Plants That Ascend 66 -- Roses: Pruning the Sweetest Flower 76 -- Special Cases: Pruning for Particular Purposes 88 -- Outfitting the Pruner: Tools and Equipment 100.