The centuries-old art form of topiary involves the training and trimming of plants, trees or shrubs into ornamental shapes, from traditional hedges and sheared trees to the fanciful shapes of Disney ...

Juniper is a hardy topiary-friendly shrub that is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it versatile for various garden conditions. Dwarf Alberta Spruce is naturally cone-shaped, making it an ...

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 ...

As a child growing up in Panama, landscape designer Fernando Wong says he first discovered his artistic passion at age five, watching his mother draw sketches for him while they sat in church. “I was ...

Like stepping into a fairy tale -- the trees, bushes and even the vines seem come to life in Cal Klaver's topiary gardens in Jenison. Sporting poodle cuts, neatly trimmed greenery and sculptural ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

"I need to find a way to make people happy—not just by what I create, but by teaching them how to create," says topiary artist Michael P. Gibson. That's because he knows better than anyone how ...

A passion for doing things his own way inspires Pearl Fryar’s topiary creations. When we pulled up, unannounced, in front of the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden, the jovial self-taught tree magician and ...

Monkton, Maryland Drive time from DC: 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you’re in search of a straightforward Hunt Country experience with hounds and horses, I recommend a trip to Middleburg, Virginia. But ...