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Cone Topiary

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1. Start with a dense, pyramidal plant. 2. Trim sides at a consistent angle. 3. Keep the base wider for stability.

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Book Topiary

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1. Select dense shrubs, preferably with a flat top. 2. Carve out 'pages' by making horizontal and vertical indents. 3. Sculpt the 'spine' and 'cover' more deeply for definition.

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Animal Topiary

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1. Begin with a wireframe in the desired animal shape. 2. Plant and train vines to cover the frame. 3. Trim excess growth outside the frame.

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Cube Topiary

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1. Start with a dense shrub. 2. Prune the top and sides to create flat planes. 3. Square off corners for a sharp look.

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Diamond Topiary

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1. Choose a plant with a strong central leader. 2. Cut to form two intersecting pyramidal planes. 3. Refine edges for a clear diamond contour.

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Alphabet Letter Topiary

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1. Begin with a small, dense shrub. 2. Prune the plant into the rough shape of the desired letter. 3. Continually refine and maintain the shape with careful trimming.

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Heart Topiary

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1. Start with two small, leafy plants. 2. Trim the tops into a V-shape to create the top of the heart. 3. Prune sides to form the rounded lobes of the heart.

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Archway Topiary

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1. Use a sturdy, vining plant. 2. Install an arch-shaped framework for the plant to climb. 3. Prune regularly to fill the structure evenly.

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Ball Topiary

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1. Select a round, bushy plant. 2. Trim the bush into a rough ball shape. 3. Regularly prune to maintain sphere shape.

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Spiral Topiary

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1. Choose a tall, cone-shaped shrub. 2. Mark a spiral pattern with tape. 3. Prune along the marked lines gradually.

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Bird Topiary

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1. Begin with a wireframe of a bird shape. 2. Fill in the frame with moss and compact soil. 3. Plant creeping plants to grow over the moss.

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Obelisk Topiary

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1. Choose a tall plant that can be trained upright. 2. Trim the plant into a tall, pointed shape. 3. Tie branches to a central stake if necessary.

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