Topiary, the ancient practice of training plants into specific shapes, is a testament to human ingenuity and our fascination with the natural world. From simple geometric shapes to elaborate animal sculptures, it has long been used to enhance the beauty and functionality of gardens. What appears at first glance to be mere ornament is, in fact, a layered cultural artifact—part horticulture, part architecture, part philosophy—rooted in humanity’s long effort to reconcile wild g