The ancient art of topiary is a wonderful way to bring fun, versatility, and formality into your garden and home. What’s topiary? Simply trimming and shaping plants into ornamental shapes, which can be any object or geometric shape you can imagine. Garden history books describe Tuscan villas with animals formed from boxwood nearly 2,000 years ago, and ever since, this historic garden art form has remained popular in estate and home gardens throughout the world. The term “topiary” can mean something as large as a garden giraffe or as small as a tabletop centerpiece, but it’s always related to shaped plants. Read the full article here:
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