The book of topiary

"The Book of Topiary" by Charles H. Curtis is a manual that explores the world of shaping plants into art. The book journeys through the history of topiary, from its start in ancient Roman gardens to its most popular time during the Renaissance, also looking into the reasons for its drop in popularity. Curtis shares his connection to this garden art and sets the stage for teaching readers how to design, create, and care for their own topiary gardens and aims to give both beginners and skilled gardeners the knowledge they need.