Over the Hedge: 17 Topiaries that Top the Rest

Maybe it was boredom that spurred the Romans into creating topiary art — after all, you can only watch so many gladiator tournaments before it becomes a drag — and gardeners of today still enjoy clipping shrubs and trees into ... well, anything you can imagine. The Beatles? Check. Giant birds? Yep. How about Formula 1 race cars? Yes, we have one! But wait until you hear what happened to Ringo. Ouch!

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