The Wonderful World Of Topiary
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Not sure where your next home improvement adventure will take you? Look no further than this once aristocratic horticultural tradition. Clipping and training perennial plants may sound like a drag - but who could say no to such a stylish look? Here are a few of the world’s most delicately sculptured botanic creations.
Levens Hall
Where? Cumbria, England
What? One of England’s most popular manor houses open to the public, Levens Hall dates mostly from the Elizabethan era - its foundations, however, go back to around 1350. This history did nothing to deter French gardener Guillaume Beaumont from building an extensive park and gardens between 1689 and 1712 and the property now boasts a significant deer and goat population.
Longwood Gardens
Where? Pennsylvania, United States
What? Originally a farm in the possession of a Quaker family, this extensive 4.2 square kilometer property of gardens and meadows has enjoyed regular visitors since 1798. Thanks go to twin brothers Joshua and Samuel Peirce, who humbly titled it “Peirce’s Park,” but also to the later Pierre S. du Pont who was a keen renovator and collector of exotic garden features.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
Where? Dordogne Valley, France
What? This extraordinary garden easily overshadows its accompanying chateau - since 1997, its been included within the French Ministry of Culture’s “Notable Gardens of France”. In the mid nineteenth century, owner Julien de Cervel indulged in the planting of thousands of box trees, most of which were fashioned to resemble little flocks of sheep. Since its restoration in 1996, the garden has been opened to the public.
Lotusland
Where? California, United States
What? Open by request only, the Ganna Walska Lotusland is the extraordinary heritage of Madame Ganna Walska, a Polish opera singer who had a great flair both for romance (she was married six times) and for horticulture. A beloved home from 1941 to her death in 1984, the property features butterfly gardens, a cacti collection, a fern garden and a water garden - as well as the topiary garden which boasts an 8 metre wide sundial.
Powis Castle
Where? Powys, Wales
What? Now under the care of the National Trust, this castle and garden is the property of the Earl of Powis but has historically gone by many names, including “Red Castle” and “Castel Cough”. It was once a royal Welsh fortress against the English, but in 1286 the last Prince, Owain ap Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, gave up his title to become an English baron. For most visitors, its beautiful baroque topiary overshadows its turbulent past.
Ladew Gardens
Where? Maryland, United States
What? A more recent horticultural endeavour, the Ladew Topiary Gardens were created by Harvey S. Ladew in 1935 after he drew inspiration from extensive travels around England. His eery designs depict a vision of gentleman’s sport, from horse riding to fox-hunting, all etched on the landscape in shrub and hedge.
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