THE MODERN MINT BLOG
My name is Darren Lerigo and I make and maintain topiary like this here in the UK. Organic shaped hedges …
Niwaki, Book By Jake Hobson
Niwaki, the book on pruning by the brilliant Jake Hobson, is now available second hand from Modern Mint. We have 2 copies here and it has been our bible for years (alongside the brilliant mentorship of Charlotte Molesworth) helping us clip and shear and chop most of the days of summer, for the last far too many years. It gives great background information on where the word ‘Niwaki’ comes from, then takes you through the different techniques for pruning different trees. The subtlety needed for pine pruning and the incredibly tough pruning you might want to try on an …
Topiary For Designers (& Other Pruning)
If you are a garden designer in need of some topiary for a project, please do get in touch here at Modern Mint. Darren has been pruning trees and hedges for 18 years. Charlotte has been a topiary artist (and is the best you will find) for well over 3 decades. We are happy to help you design a topiary, provide ideas or feedback for an existing piece, maintain a sculpture to the highest standard or advise on the health and management of the plants. We work all over the UK and into Europe. Often we are asked to prune …
Topiary Article In The Guardian
If you wish to see some of my topiary work, then please visit this article in the Guardian – lots of photos! See The Article & Photos Here! Or you can see some photos I have taken HERE of work I’ve made. You can also read more about what it is like to be a topiary artist, who I learnt from and what kind of plants to clip by visiting this blog. Or contact me if you need help with topiary or any pruning in your garden.