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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 635 EAN: 9780711211575 ISBN: 0711211574 Label: Frances Lincoln Manufacturer: Frances Lincoln Number Of Pages: 168 Publication Date: April 01, 1999 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Studio: Frances Lincoln Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Topiary and the Art of Training Plants aims to demystify the practice of sculpting plants and hedging and instil confidence in amateur gardeners who are keen to develop this art. David Joyce is an experienced garden writer and planting adviser who, as the co-author of The Royal Horticultural Society Pruning and Training Manual, is well qualified to make this difficult skill accessible. The book offers guidance on three main types of topiary: plants as sculpture, plants as architecture and patterned planting. It also includes a well-written and informative introduction that gives the enthusiast an interesting historical perspective on the growth of the art form. Common and unusual forms of topiary are clearly explained, with simple-to-follow steps--for example, how to shape a box ball. Furthermore Joyce points out the pros and cons of using particular plants, such as the disadvantages of fast-growing privets and the graphic geometry of rare deciduous topiary like hawthorn. The range covered is extremely comprehensive and includes simple shapes on stems, animal shapes and standardised flowering or fruiting plants, as well as more complex fantasy sculptures. The "Plants as Architecture" section includes tips on planting formal hedges and how to early train common hedging plants to create arches and decorative effects such as Yew Buttress with a Tulip Finial. For the more ambitious landscaper, there is even a dramatic Art Deco garden. Joyce provides a detailed directory of plants and shrubs, their characteristics and how they will grow. He also recommends public gardens to visit throughout Europe. Joyce's instructions are all delicately illustrated by Laura Stoddart and are accompanied by impressive photography that makes this is an extremely attractive and useful guide to the art of topiary. --Karen Homer Average Rating:
 Rating: - An inspiring and excellent reference book on formal gardensA well illustrated and good reference to the art of topiary and training plants. Leaning towards traditional topiary with plants such as yew and boxwood. Topiary with these plants is not executed overnight. A reasonable section on false topiary (making living sculptures with vigourous growing ivies)is described. Overall an excellent coffee table book to browse for ideas, particulary at the garden planning stage.  Try searching the Internet for "Topiary and the Art of Training Plants" or Ebay for "Topiary and the Art of Training Plants". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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