I HAVE to say that not even the revered Monty Don can convince me of topiary’s merits. The Gardeners’ World host’s clipped yew cones are a rarely seen feature of his garden, as they are situated at ...

This morning, Hoda and guest co-host John Rich tested their landscaping abilities in a topiary-trimming competition. And for once, Hoda’s competitive streak wasn't the most dangerous thing about the ...

The newly unemployed spending more time at home has led to a boom in gardeners taking up the time-consuming hobby of topiary. Dobbies garden centres says sales of topiary shears and box balls are up ...

Now is the ideal time to get out and get pruning. Look at your outdoor space - does it look like an overwhelming challenge? You’ll be surprised just how easily messy shrubs or straggly, jungly trees ...

Jakoti Hand Shears, £14.95 plus £2.50 p&p From Jakoti by mail order (01458 850066; www.handshears.co.uk) What you get: A pair of steel scissor-action hand shears with red handles, wire locking loop ...

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Preparing the garden for winter is something we all have to do - usually as a reluctant activity one Sunday afternoon - but for workers at Britain's oldest and largest topiary it is a mammoth ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Now is the ideal time to get out and get pruning. Look at your ...