Portland: Timber Press, ((2015). First Edition, Third Printing. 10 x 8.75". 200pp, Index. Illustrated with color photographs. Hardcover. Fine condition in fine dj. Not specifically about topiary; rather "it is about where topiary lies within the fields of pruning and shaping in general, and where it could go" (rear cover). ISBN 9781604691146; 10 x 8.75 inches; 200 pages.

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Title: The Art of Creative Pruning:; Inventive Ideas for Training and Shaping Trees and Shrubs
Publisher: Timber Press, Portland
Publication Date: 2015
Language: English
ISBN 10: 160469114X
ISBN 13: 9781604691146
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition; Third Printing.
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Nothing brings a touch of artistry to the garden like ornamental pruning, and a series of deliberate cuts can create landscapes and evoke faraway places. All that's needed to recreate the effect in the garden are a sharp pair of pruners, some imagination, and the instruction found in The Art of Creative Pruning. Drawing on both eastern and western styles, author Jake Hobson moves beyond the traditional lollipops and animals and teaches a wholly new approach to ornamental pruning that appeals to modern sensibilities.

Picture boxwoods trimmed into whimsical Russian nesting dolls, hedges inscribed with words, and a tree snipped to resemble the toppling tiers of a wedding cake. These are just a few of the unusual ideas featured in the beautifully photographed pages. All the practical considerations are here as well, including pruning to improve a view, remedial pruning to fix problems, and pruning fruit trees to increase yield.

About the Author

Jake Hobson draws upon years of experience with Japanese gardens and landscaping. He spent a year at a nursery in Osaka, and in 2004 started his own business—Niwaki, which distributes Japanese garden tools. A keen observer of the artistry of gardens, Hobson recieved his bachelor's degree in sculpture. He lives in the UK.

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