I bought this concrete planter several year's ago at the Farmers Market. The little shrub came with the planter. Last week I was about to trim it up when I thought . . I'll turn it into a heart. I am so glad I was daring enough to try. I want more bushes to shape up. For inspiration to attempt topiary art read
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris Van Allsburg, also see the documentary
A Man Named Pearl.