The Complete Book of Topiary
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Book Overview
Presenting all the methods of formal plant shaping and introducing simple, fun, and fanciful techniques for creating informal indoor topiaries, "Totally Topiary" is clear, comprehensive, and written with an irrepressible passion for the art of making plants into living sculpture. From hedge sculpture and espalier to indoor creations and an entire chapter on ivy, all major topiary styles both new and old are covered. Over 100 specific projects in the eight different styles are offered for a variety of skills and purposes, accompanied by handsome line drawings that serve as step-by-step models and elegant inspiration. Each chapter is complete unto itself, recommending plants (Japanese yew is the hardiest for outdoor sculpture, but azalea can be coaxed into a startling pink flamingo), sharing design hints (espaliered fruit trees provide privacy from the neighbors with practical elegance), noting ideal times to plant. They also offer specifics on tools and hardware need, plus pruning and maintenance tips. A wealth of fascinating stories and charming anecdotes places each style in historical context, and helpful features list plant sources nationwide, along with topiary showcases worth visiting. 97,000 copies in print.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0894803182
ISBN13:9780894803185
Release Date:January 1988
Publisher:Workman Publishing
Length:318 Pages
Weight:1.39 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 8.0" x 8.1"
Customer Reviews
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Thoroughly Enjoyable!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I found this book to be absolutely delightful, insightful, and a keeper. A real treasure of information and inspiration!
More than just a dry, step-one-step-two, how-to book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Featuring interesting historical information, this book includes many backgrounds of formal gardens and topiary, offered as sidebars and archive drawings. There is extensive information on creating forms and shaping topiary. The illustrator's drawings echo the whimical sentiment of topiary, while the authors' offering of botanical information help the hobbyist understand the science of what they are doing. I cannot imagine anyone reading this book and not bursting with ideas to make their own gardens come to life.
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