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About The Complete Book Of Topiary
Product Description 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. From Publishers Weekly People attracted to the craft of changing plants into fanciful shapes should welcome this book by Gallup, owner of a company specializing in "Totally Topiary," and horticulturist Reich, who has worked at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the New York World Trade Center. An intriguing history of topiary sculpture precedes chapters with detailed directions on producing effects like the examples shown in numerous drawings. These are birds, beasts, stars, the moon, etc., coaxed from trees, hedges and vines. Some are a bit tweechairs and tables, a whole faux garden of ivybut there is enough variety to suit more modest tastes. Espaliered fruit trees, a maze and a knot garden are among the features illustrated in chapters that close with a glossary, a list of supply sources and other particulars. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Topiary, as defined in the book's glossary, is "the art of shaping plants, by clipping and training, to create living sculptures." The authors, well-known horticulturists, provide chapters on traditional designs for hedges, trees, and espalier displays, and also cover container topiary, ivy training, knot gardens, and frame making. They give a historical context for each chapter, but emphasize application, presenting instructions for 75 projects. Their advice includes recommended plants, design hints, tools and supplies, and maintenance. The format is clear and readable, and the illustrations appealing. Novices and specialists will be delighted by this highly recommended book. Douglas G. Birdsall, North Dakota State Univ. Lib., Fargo Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. From the Back Cover You don-Yt need a green thumb-Xor even a garden-Xto make whimsical living sculptures and elegant decorative designs out of plants. Using today-Ys topiary techniques, anyone can master projects ranging from a conversation piece to a masterpiece, in sizes to fit living rooms, terraces, small backyards, or rolling estates. Indoor Projects ,h Fashion a bird from fragrant flowering jasmine for your windowsill ,h Sculpt a snowy swan out of Glacier ivy ,h Offer your hostess a moss-covered teddy bear with a basket of potpourri ,h Festoon potted boxwood trees with tiny mandarin oranges to create a mini Versailles-Xin your living room ,h Grow a miniature rosemary tree in the kitchen Outdoor Projects ,h Savor the fragrance and flavor of an herbal knot garden ,h Interlace overhanging branches of yew, hemlock, or cypress to form a tree tunnel. ,h Espalier dwarf fruit trees against a wall to make a backyard orchard ,h Crown shrubs with clipped shapes of peacocks, rabbits, and bears ,h Train ivy over a wire mesh sc
