Topiary — the art of growing trees and shrubs as living sculptures — is rare in modern gardens. Still, the green cubes, spheres, obelisks and animal shapes are attention-getters. And perhaps as much ...

Stuck for a summer project? How about an enormous squirrel in the front garden? Maybe a Box hedge dragon? Head Gardener at Powerscourt, Alex Slazenger says topiary also has its more elegant side, and ...