Topiary Basics: The Art of Shaping Plants in Gardens & Containers

by Margherita Lombardi, C. Serra Zanetti, Cristiana Serra Zanetti

Book Overview

If you love topiary but think it takes too much time and care, look again. Maybe you can start with a small potted plant, then expand to a trellis or an espalier, until you're ready to create fantastic green sculptures, lively garden paths, and even a labyrinth. Large or small, the methods are the same, and they're all clearly explained with practical illustrations of each step, along with page after page of full-color photos of the world's most magnificent...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806938994
• ISBN13: 9780806938998
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.2" x 11.6"

Customer Reviews

A Fabulous Primer in Creating Topiary

This book rates five stars for its thorough and visually appealing discussion of how to create topiary. I was so thrilled when I received it - it was exactly what I wanted. Not only does it cover the different shapes of topiary, but an excellent discussion of the various plants that may be used, their pluses and minuses, the tools to use, techniques - just everything you would need to know.The book also includes a great review of the historical uses of topiary in different periods and countries. Best of all, there are fabulous color pictures of topiary gardens and the different topiary types. After reading and consulting this book, I feel certain I can tackle some topiary projects. In case you couldn't tell, I love this book.