Topiary is a form of pruning wherein a shrub or small tree is trimmed and trained into an interesting, elegant, or whimsical shape. Topiary shapes can range from a classic spiral or ball-on-stem to a simple pyramid to something as complex as a giraffe. Buying a pre-made topiary from a nursery can cost anywhere from $100 to $1,000. But, you’d be surprised at how simple it is to make your own topiary just like the experts do. There are two different topiary-making methods. The first involves training a climbing vine to grow over a topiary frame. The second requires you…
