Topiary is often linked with formal English gardens but is found worldwide in various cultures. Visitors to the famous Versailles Palace in France are amazed by the topiary gardens.
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Not Just Gardens
'Topiary' also refers to the plant itself, not only the practice of shaping it. The topiary on the terrace was carved into elegant spirals.
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Visual Art
Think of topiary as living sculpture; it combines art with horticulture. The artist's topiary work turned the park into an open-air gallery.