The Complete Book Of Topiary

Gallup, Barbara, & Reich, Deborah

ISBN 10: 0894803182 / ISBN 13: 9780894803185

Published by Workman Publishing, New York, 1987

About this Item

Copyright Date: 1987 Octavo, green ink illustrations, pp. 318, Very Good, Lightly Sunned Spine, Owners Name Penned To Fep.

Seller Inventory # 37381B9b1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Book Of Topiary
• Publisher: Workman Publishing, New York
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0894803182
• ISBN 13: 9780894803185
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: green ink illustrations
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Topiary

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Deborah Reich is a New York City landscape designer who has worked for the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and as chief horticulturist for the World Trade Center.

Barbara Gallup heads her own company, Totally Topiary, in Skillman, New Jersey. Winner of numerous prestigious horticultural prizes, her work has been featured in Vanity Fair, House & Garden, House Beautiful, The Garden Scene, and American Horticulturalist.