The Art of Creative Pruning: Inventive Ideas for Training and Shaping Trees and Shrubs

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Название: The Art of Creative Pruning: Inventive Ideas for Training and Shaping Trees and Shrubs

Издательство: TIMBER PRESS

Автор: Jake Hobson

Год: 2011

Количество страниц: 200

Формат:pdf

Размер:60 Mb

A well-pruned plant can conjure up far-off places, elicit surprise or shock, and even make you laugh. This is no ordinary book about pruning but one that explores its creative side, unveiling sculptural landscapes that feature boxwoods trimmed into whimsical Russian nesting dolls, hedges inscribed with words, and a tree snipped to resemble the toppling tiers of a wedding cake.

Wielding the pruners is fun. While clipping may not come naturally to all, Jake Hobson's unique blend of east-meets-west topiary is compelling, his enthusiasm infectious, and his instructions clear as he exhorts us to "Clip hard, be brave and learn from your mistakes." His encouraging advice is supported by a wealth of information about which plants to use, how to achieve the desired shape, and when to prune.

A far cry from classic topiary, the artfully clipped plants showcased here are lively and fresh. With a strong emphasis on free-form, naturalistic pruning they blend seamlessly into their surroundings: trees are pruned to reflect the wider landscape; a boxwood ball is used as a repeating motif that adds to the overall coherence of a garden; and a billowing cloud-pruned hedge defines the character of an outdoor space.

Illustrated with spectacular photographs taken in some of the world's most inventive gardens, these powerful sculptural landscapes will have everyone reaching for the pruning shears.