Topiary is a form of pruning wherein a shrub or small tree is trimmed and trained into an interesting, elegant, or whimsical shape. Topiary shapes can range from a classic spiral or ball-on-stem to a ...

Topiary is the art of growing trees and shrubs as living sculptures — cubes, spheres, obelisks, animal shapes or combinations of these. The tradition has flourished in various places at different ...

Everyone has an opinion regarding topiary. The cheeky collection of garden gossip, Yew and Non-Yew, Gardening for Horticultural Climbers by James Bartholomew (Century Books, 1996), lays it out so: ...

For Michael Gibson, topiary art isn’t just clipping branches. It’s a life lesson. Art of Craft For Michael Gibson, topiary art isn’t just clipping branches. It’s a life lesson. Credit... Supported by ...

TOPIARY IS THE ART of clipping and training plants into shapes. It can be formal or fun -- or a little of both. It certainly lets you have fun with plants and get a little wild with your Felcos. Your ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Topiary, from elegant geometric shapes to the wild excesses of voluptuous women, animals, George slaying the ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. At the zenith of its popularity in the 17th century, topiary – the art of trimming shrubs and trees into ...

BISHOPVILLE — One of South Carolina’s horticultural rock stars is slowing down, but still remains active and passionate about his craft. At 77, famed topiary gardener Pearl Fryar admits he’s not ...