NOLA.com: Topiary on your terms How to enjoy the splendor of living plant sculpture at home Topiary on your terms How to enjoy the splendor of living plant sculpture at home The plants used in topiary are evergreen, mostly woody, have small leaves or needles, produce dense foliage, and have compact or columnar (e.g., fastigiate) growth habits. To create your own works of topiary art at home, you’ll need to choose the right plants and we show you how to grow and train your own topiary plants. My first encounter with fanciful topiary came when I was 18 and arrived for the first time on the campus of my Boston area college.

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Situated atop a hill, my dormitory offered an idyllic view of the ... AOL: 11 Beautiful Topiary Trees and Shrubs to Add Structure to Your Garden 11 Beautiful Topiary Trees and Shrubs to Add Structure to Your Garden Regular clipping transforms these easy-to-grow topiary trees and shrubs into mini works of garden art. Here are 11 topiary trees and shrubs to choose from.