ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TOPIARY
From French topiaire, from Latin topia decorative garden work, from Greek topion little place, from topos place.
WHAT DOES TOPIARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Topiary
Topiary is the horticultural practice of training live perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs and subshrubs to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes, perhaps geometric or fanciful. The term also refers to plants which have been shaped in this way. As an art form it is a type of living sculpture. The word derives from the Latin word for an ornamental landscape gardener,
topiarius, a creator of
topia or "places", a Greek word that Romans also applied to fictive indoor landscapes executed in fresco. The plants used in topiary are evergreen, mostly woody, have small leaves or needles, produce dense foliage, and have compact and/or columnar growth habits. Common species chosen for topiary include cultivars of European box, arborvitae, bay laurel, holly, myrtle, yew, and privet. Shaped wire cages are sometimes employed in modern topiary to guide untutored shears, but traditional topiary depends on patience and a steady hand; small-leaved ivy can be used to cover a cage and give the look of topiary in a few months. The hedge is a simple form of topiary used to create boundaries, walls or screens.
Definition of topiary in the English dictionary
The first definition of topiary in the dictionary is of, relating to, or characterized by the trimming or training of trees or bushes into artificial decorative animal, geometric, or other shapes. Other definition of topiary is -aries topiary work. Topiary is also topiary work.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOPIARY»
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topiary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
topiary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Topiary, the art of shaping trees and shrubs into geometric designs, was once considered suitable only for formal gardens. No more! Container Topiary brings the technique thoroughly up to date with modern urban spaces in mind.
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The complete book of
topiary
Briefly describes the history of topiary, looks at portable topiary, poodles, spirals, mock topiary, espaliers, knot gardens, and hedges, and discusses frames, ivy training, and pruning You don-Yt need a green thumb-Xor even a garden-Xto ...
Barbara Gallup, Deborah Reich,
1988
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Topiary: The Art of Clipped Trees and Ornamental Hedges
Records the prowess of past and present topiarists and provides practical instruction for the creation of various clipped, trimmed, and sculptured plants.
4
The New
Topiary: Imaginative Techniques from Longwood Gardens
This book will be valued by professional and amateur gardeners for adding that extra bit of theatre which has now become such an important part in our extended inside/outside living.
Patricia Riley Hammer,
1991
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Topiary And The Art Of Training Plants
This work combines design for topiary with technical instruction, and contains a number of ideas and advice on how to grow, prune and train plants to make stylish garden features.
6
Quick and Easy Indoor
Topiary
Easy step-by-step instructions for planting, training, pruning, clipping, and caring for your topiary make this the complete guide to creating dramatic, decorative accents.
7
English
Topiary Gardens
ENGLISH TOPIARY GARDENS celebrates this diverse art with examples ranging from mazes to Egyptian temples, from peacocks to a locomotive engine, from rabbits to a leafy Nessie.
Ethne Clarke, George Wright,
1997
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Little Book of Minge
Topiary
This little book tells you everything you need to know about creating yourwn shaven haven but were too afraid to ask. So go on, wax to the max.
The first part of the book looks at the essential ideas associated with topiary design. The second half of the book is full of practical advice on how to create topiary in the garden.
This book, first published in 1904, is a classic in the subject, written by two foremost experts of the day: Charles H. Curtis, a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society and formerly at Kew Gardens near London, and W. Gibson, head ...
Charles Curtis, W. Gibson,
2013
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOPIARY»
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topiary is used in the context of the following news items.
Suspected pig topiary thief turns self in, apologizes
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man suspected of stealing a pig topiary in Kalamazoo has turned himself in and offered an apology. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
Do we want a 100m croc in our river?
“Obviously it would need government support, but I think a topiary croc is only fitting for Queensland. We should move on it before the Northern Territory gets the ... «Courier Mail, May 15»
Appeal to find owners of topiary bush stolen from Hartlepool home
The owner of a Topiary bush suspected to have been stolen from outside a Hartlepool home are being asked to come forward. Police have launched the appeal ... «Hartlepool Mail, May 15»
Silk Paintings, Mystic Creatures Topiaries Add Color to Garvan …
The popular Mystic Creatures topiary installation returns this summer, with Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight on display from May 8 through August 31. «University of Arkansas Newswire, Apr 15»
#MySanDiego: The Topiary Garden in Mission Hills
#MySanDiego: The Topiary Garden in Mission Hills. 10News Digital Team. 7:41 AM, Apr 23, 2015. 7:54 AM, Apr 23, 2015. Previous Next. Autoplay: ... «10News, Apr 15»
Let it grow! 'Frozen' topiaries a new hit at Epcot
Anna and Elsa in full floral splendor appear in a topiary vignette straight from the hit Disney film “Frozen” at the 22nd Epcot International Flower & Garden ... «Palm Beach Post, Mar 15»
Changi Airport celebrates SG50 with massive topiary display and …
SINGAPORE - A 6m-high and 12m-wide larger-than-life topiary of the Singapore map at the Changi Airport was created using more than 700 plants and multiple ... «The Straits Times, Feb 15»
Part 1 Video: How to make a topiary snowman
FYI Guy Jeremy Rabe makes a small snowman out of small gift boxes. It's an easy, fun, cute and affordable project. Check it out in the video above! «KY3, Jan 15»
FYI Guy part 1: Gift box topiary
Jeremy Rabe makes a topiary out of gift boxes and wrapping paper. It's easy to do, and you likely have all the supplies already at your house. «KY3, Nov 14»
Time for a haircut! Gardeners at Britain's oldest and largest topiary …
Head Gardener at the topiary, Chris Crowder, said: 'It is certainly a big job. We usually kick off around now, and then hope to finish by Christmas, although the ... «Daily Mail, Aug 14»