Topiary

Imagine having a big box of play dough, and you wanted to make a specific shape like a heart or a star. That's what topiary is! Except instead of using play dough, we're using living plants.

First, we start with a plant that is shaped like what we want to create. If we want to make a ball, we can start with a plant that naturally grows in a sphere shape like a boxwood.

Next, we use special tools like pruning shears to trim the plant and shape it the way we want. This can take a lot of time and patience because we have to trim little bits at a time and make sure we're not cutting too much or too little.

We might also use wires or frames to guide the plant into the shape we want. It's like using a stencil to help us make a perfect heart shape.

Topiary can be done with different types of plants like shrubs, trees, and even ivy. People love topiary because it's like creating a living work of art in their gardens or homes.

So, in simple terms, topiary means taking a plant and trimming it into a fun and creative shape. It's like making a plant sculpture that you can enjoy every day!