RE: Topiary - gives you THE look, but it's not for the lazy gardener.

[markzuckerbergs]

The plants used in topiary are evergreen, mostly woody, have small leaves or needles, produce dense foliage.Shaped wire cages are sometimes employed in modern topiary to guide untutored shears, but traditional topiary depends on patience and a steady hand; small-leaved ivy can be used to cover a cage and give the look of topiary in a few months. The hedge is a simple form of topiary used to create boundaries, walls or screens.
Topiary Maze