Topiary of Provence

Topiary and shaping trees is a craft that one sees all through Provence.  This example was on the lawn of a mas.  Aesthetics are an important part of life, even on your lawn.

Topiaries Gone Wild

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All the tops of these trees are at the same height.  If they were hedges and trimmed when they were shorter, the tops would be ragged.  Someone trimmed the tops here.  This is typical of Provence.