Topiary was invented by the Romans

The Gardens of Ancient Greece and Rome provide a rich garden design heritage that is still in evidence today.  Throughout garden history, structure, ornaments and follies can all be traced back to classical influences.  Learn how modern garden design styles and planting inventions can all be traced back to the gardens of the Greeks and Romans: from Botany, to Topiary and even the concept of the 'Garden Room'

Topiary - another Roman invention

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Topiary is probably most commonly associated with the gardens of the Renaissance, so it is no suprise to learn that topiary was widely in use in Roman gardens designs.