This guide to topiary making provides a miniature course in the basics and then demonstrates how to create 25 arrangements. With over 100 photographs and illustrations, professional tips and practical guidelines, the book provides information on the tools, materials and techniques needed to dry and preserve flowers and other plant materials. Each of the 25 projects contains fully illustrated, step-by-step directions and a photograph of the finished project. A reference section contains a list of the dried flowers and foliage used in the book as well as tips on caring for, cleaning and repairing arrangements.