by spendlove Moderator 03 Aug 2015

I think this qualifies as crafting - is topiary done in other countries besides UK? This train is almost 3m high. There are various trucks out of shot because I couldn't het it all in!

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by pldc 20 Aug 2015

WOW

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by Leaha 19 Aug 2015

Topiaries are truly a work of art, beyond my skill level. Hats off to anyone who can 'visualize' the form in a bush or tree. It's like an artist 'seeing' an image inside a block of granite and giving it birth. Thank God for diversity in creativity.

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by fabricfairy 18 Aug 2015

We have a garden full of topiary since my husband retired after 37 years in the Military , he cant get over everything has to be neat and in order , he would spit polish everything to with in an inch of its life he could , he loves it when people stop and ask him question in the garden . Some husbands have fast cars,fishing, camping mine just loves his garden .

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spendlove by spendlove 19 Aug 2015

Could you share some pictures of the topiary?

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by cfidl 18 Aug 2015

Excellent garden. Thanks for sharing it!

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by graceandham 11 Aug 2015

In USA there is fabulous topiary at some resorts including DIsney. There was a yard near me where someone seemed to be worked toward an elephant, but then they moved and the new person sheared it back to "normal". In a little house way out in rural Alabama there is a front yard of all spaceship-shaped topiary. Not sure I want to knock on that door to ask...

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jrob by jrob 11 Aug 2015

You might make us a photo. :)

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by clawton 04 Aug 2015

Nice

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by grossfamilie 04 Aug 2015

Choo, choo train - lovely. We also have topiaries in Germany - especially in big and/or public gardens.
Topiaries also play a role in "Shining" (Book by Stephen King)
if I remember correctly.

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by ethan 04 Aug 2015

Could be a tourist attraction, I do hope the new owners keep it trimmed. G

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by ethan 04 Aug 2015

Topiary in my son's garden, made on a frame

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spendlove by spendlove 04 Aug 2015

Wow!

clawton by clawton 04 Aug 2015

WOW indeed!

NancyBT10 by NancyBT10 12 Aug 2015

Awesome! I wish that it was in my backyard. How long did it take your son to finish this? It looks life size. Truly amazing ;)

cfidl by cfidl 18 Aug 2015

Great piece! I think I need something! A Red Tail Hawk!

Leaha by Leaha 19 Aug 2015

Amazing!

pldc by pldc 20 Aug 2015

AGAIN WOW

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by marianb 04 Aug 2015

Wonderful Topiary. An old local Maltese gentleman had a great garden he shape 2 of his shrubs as a table and a chair. My husband says I can have what ever I like as long as it's square or rectangular. lol. Marian

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by killiecrankie edited 04 Aug 2015

Wonder if the owner is a train lover?
You can buy wire animal or shape frames & then plant small leaf plants inside & trim so the plants fill out the frame.Easy way to create topiary.

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spendlove by spendlove 04 Aug 2015

When I saw this last week, the house was empty. New owners moved in at the weekend. I hope they keep the train!

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by katydid 03 Aug 2015

Amazing!

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by pennifold 03 Aug 2015

It's gorgeous Sue. I love Topiary. Love Chris

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by shirley124 03 Aug 2015

The little country township 15 minutes from where we live here in Tasmania, Australia is know as the Town of Topiary. They hold competitions for the best Topiary tree. On the drive to our capital city Hobart someone started cutting animals from trees along the highway years ago. it was great way to entertain the children on the long trip. Brings back memories. Hugs

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by jrob Moderator 03 Aug 2015

This is about 90 miles south of me, or 145 Kilometers. It's a beautiful garden.
I didn't get to see this big fellow, as he was on a limited engagement, but the entire garden with many topiaries are magnificent.

Atlanta has many outdoor treasures to choose from, but none greater than our Botanical Gardens. Whether you visit limited engagements like the topiary, or view the annual Christmas Light display in December, or tour the edible garden during its height in July, don’t let a season go by without visiting.

This entry was posted in Environmental Awareness by Rob Schreiner. botanical gardens, unicorn topiary HD, May 2013

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spendlove by spendlove 03 Aug 2015

Awesome!

killiecrankie by killiecrankie 04 Aug 2015

So realistic , I wonder what was used for the tail & mane ?

crafter2243 by crafter2243 04 Aug 2015

Amazing

mops by mops 04 Aug 2015

Wow!

ethan by ethan 04 Aug 2015

wonderful

cfidl by cfidl 18 Aug 2015

Incredible!

Leaha by Leaha 19 Aug 2015

I stand in awe of this talent. Beautiful.

pldc by pldc 20 Aug 2015

BEAUTIFUL!

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by mops Moderator 03 Aug 2015

Now that is a fun hedge! There is some topiary done here, mostly the spiral thingies at both sides of a garden path. A nearby enthusiast has some glorious peacocks. I only have a lopsided pyramid for some reason the base looks rather irregular and the top leans to one side, but I keep trying...

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jrob by jrob 03 Aug 2015

Call it your leaning tower of Pisa.

spendlove by spendlove 03 Aug 2015

LOL!

grossfamilie by grossfamilie 04 Aug 2015

Haha! That's a creative name :-)

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