Topiary is the art of clipping shrubs into ornamental forms. Almost any shape can be created - from birds to battleships. This is a complete guide for those new to topiary, with practical and easy-to-follow instruction on tools, design and preparation, training and pruning. It includes many ideas for archways, box hedges, cubes and pyramids, wall sculptures and a range of animals, and it also provides a listing of suitable shrubs. The illustrations include many step-by-step drawings.
- ISBN10 1852231483
- ISBN13 9781852231484
- Publish Date 24 April 1989
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 21 October 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 142
- Language English