Topiary is the horticultural practice of training perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs and subshrubs to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes, [1] whether geometric or fanciful. The term also refers to plants which have been shaped in this way. As an art form it is a type of living sculpture.

2023年10月31日 · It takes a lot of time and attention to create a topiary, but their care is quite simple! Get tips for caring for and pruning your topiary right here.

2024年3月27日 · Have you ever made your own topiary? This is a simple and rewarding process if you have the patience for it! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago details the steps to create a beautiful topiary right in your garden.

2021年3月19日 · If you want to shear dwarf trees, shrubs, or herbs into animal forms or into geometrical shapes in three-dimensional space (globes, cubes, etc.), then it's essential to find the best topiary plants and learn how to work with them.

2021年12月13日 · Topiary is the ancient practice of shearing evergreen shrubs and trees to bring unique shapes and structure to a garden. It includes everything from miniature box balls in pots on your patio to elaborate parterres that enclose flowerbeds.

2025年1月20日 · Whether you love the clean and sophisticated look of a classic cone topiary or the whimsical artistry of an animal-inspired topiary, you’ll learn how to make a topiary in your own yard by choosing the right plants and starting with a topiary form.

2022年10月7日 · Topiary can be used as a design feature in many styles of gardens, whether for a smart, contemporary look, in a traditional scheme, or a contrast to a cottage design or a more naturalistic style of planting. Topiary is the art of clipping plants …

2022年6月27日 · Real topiary trees and faux topiary trees. Each style has unique benefits. Here, we’ll look at the pros and cons of each so you can decide which one is right for your home.

Topiary, the training of living trees and shrubs into artificial, decorative shapes. Thickly leaved evergreen shrubs are used in topiary; the best subjects are box, cypress, and yew, although others—such as rosemary, holly, and box honeysuckle—are used with success.

Topiary is the art of pruning shrubs into specific shapes. Topiary key facts. A square hedge is already a basic form of topiary. Topiary masters, however, create wonderful eye-catching shapes from standalones. You’ll need to work on the shrub for around three years before the shape matures properly.