Topiary has a multi-dimesional use in the garden. With the flexibility to be used within many design settings. Whatever the 'concept' and over-all 'feel' of the space, whether Formal, Classical or Modernist, clipped planting and topiary has a place.
Topiary has its roots deep in ancient civilisation. One often equates topiary with the french and Italianate Gardens, yet its history takes us back to ancient Egypt and Persia.
The Oxford dictionary describes the word 'Topiary' as the Art of clipping trees and shrubs into ornamental shapes. As in Latin 'Topiarius' means 'Ornamental gardener'. However through time we see different and diverse forms of topiary...
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