Topiaries add visual charm where they are placed.
When Roman gardeners created the art of trimming trees and bushes and training them into fanciful shapes, they couldn't have guessed they were launching a garden style that would endure thousands of years. Topiary flourished during the Renaissance, but by the 1700's the art became and oddity. They never totally disappeared as a few gardeners, especially during Victorian times, devoted themselves to preserving the art form. Then some inspired soul began training indoor plants and herbs into these remarkable creations. Topiaries are now among the most popular decorations.