How to grow a chair: The art of tree trunk topiary [Paperback]

Richard Reames (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Arborsmith Studios (1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964728001
• ISBN-13: 978-0964728004
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,116,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars If you are into unique landscaping this is the book, December 28, 2001

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This review is from: How to grow a chair: The art of tree trunk topiary (Paperback)

This is the bible on how to grow and train plants and trees to do some amazing things. Really motivates you to grow your own unique piece of artistic topiary. Something that is easy and inexpensive to do, that will dramatically improve any landscaping.

Most of us are used to the chicken wire mesh topiary scupltures - think Rockefeller Center, your local zoo, etc. This book blows those examples away.

If you want to see a really unique application of this book check out Bonfante Gardens, in Gilroy, California (South San Francisco Bay Area). They have many mature trees that are all grown intertwined. They are textbook examples of how inspiring this book can be to grow your own.

If you are really into the eco thing, you can even grow your own true "tree" house - where the walls are living trees. Truly amazing, but I think I'll stick with the more ornamental designs to wow the neighbors.