Ornamental pruning transforms gardens into living works of art, where carefully planned cuts shape landscapes and inspire distant memories. The Art of Creative Pruning offers expert guidance to achieve these effects using just sharp pruners, creativity, and detailed instruction. Author Jake Hobson blends Eastern and Western pruning traditions to introduce innovative techniques beyond conventional shapes. Imagine boxwoods sculpted into playful Russian nesting dolls, hedges carved with meaningful words, or trees trimmed like elegant wedding cakes. This richly illustrated guide also covers essential practices such as enhancing views, corrective pruning, and boosting fruit tree productivity.