Welcome to Potterton Books website the one stop source for reference books on Architecture, Antiques, Interior Design and the Decorative Arts. POTTERTON BOOKS : GARDENS AND PLANTS : TOPIARY Living Sculpture by Paul Cooper 2001. 176pp, 150 colour photographs. In recent years, a new generation of artists and designers have discovered that plants themselves - from moss and grass to fully grown trees - can become astonishing works of living sculpture. This text gathers together the best examples of this art from around the world. Price:  £30.00 Topiary: Garden Craftsmanship in Yew and Box by Nathaniel Lloyd 2001. 103pp, 48 colour and 56 b&w illus. A reprint of Lloyd's classic work that benefits from the addition of colour plates. The text contains an aboundance of common sense advice as the author explains precisely how to set about establishing a formal garden in yew or box, and then describes the progess he has made in his own efforts. Price:  £14.95 Container Topiary by Susan Berry 2003. 96pp. Practical advice with step by step projects and creative ideas. This book is a marvellous sourcebook of ideas, as well as a practical and informative gardening guide. Price:  £14.99 Topiary and the art of training plants by David Joyce 1999. 160pp, 100 colour photographs, 60 how to artworks, 6 garden plans. This work combines design for topiary with technical instruction, and contains a number of ideas and advice on how to grow, prune and train plants to make stylish garden features. It shows how to: sculpt topiary shapes, create patterns for knots and parterres; and train fruit trees and climbers. Price:  £25.00 The New Topiary by Patricia Riley Hammer 264pp, 235 colour, 48 b&w illus. This is an essential work for all who are interested in shaping plants, be it for inside or outside decoration. It provides inspiration for the gardener and decorator based on practical and informatitive advice. For the first time, closely guarded secrets are revealed about the growing stages and maintenance of Longwood's exotic displays; from tiny animals to astonishing creations in chrysanthemums and even self watering life size elephants. This book will set you on a journey of excitment. Price:  £25.00 POTTERTON BOOKS : GARDENS AND PLANTS : TOPIARY Buy Online - the best way to buy.