Evie Frederick: Topiary in the Garden: How to Clip, Train and Shape Plants

Topiary in the Garden: How to Clip, Train and Shape Plants

About the Author Jenny Hendy is the author of many gardening books on a wide range of subjects from topiary to container gardening and garden construction, though planning and design have always been her speciality.

Jenny's fascination for plants and wildlife led her to her gaining an Honours degree in Classical Botany. She worked as a researcher and writer for one of Britains leading gardening magazines and since turning freelance has established a career as an internationally published author, lecturer and radio broadcaster.

In addition to writing and presenting, Jenny runs a thriving garden design consultancy.

This wonderful book is the perfect introduction to the world of topiary. A fascinating introduction examines the history behind the art and is followed by an exploration of the many topiary styles. The first part of the book looks at the essential ideas associated with topiary design. The second half of the book is full of practical advice on how to create topiary in the garden. It opens with ten easy-to-follow step-by-step projects followed by a comprehensive directory of plants suitable for topiary. With more than 100 stunning images, this little guide is a celebration of the popularity of this 'living' art form, as well as an invaluable handbook for both experienced and new topiary gardens.

Consumer review about Topiary in the Garden: How to Clip, Train and Shape Plants :
This book was probably the book that amazed me the most from all the gardening books I received in December, even tho small it is!!!! Very good and nice pictures and good demenstrations, even for a garden amatuer as myself:-)(Read more)