TOUS LES BONS GESTES POUR TAILLER UN GRAND IF EN TOPIAIRE EN SEULEMENT UNE HEURE

In the superb gardens of the Manoir d’Eyrignac (Dordogne), Patrick Mioulane chats with Laurent Chabane, the head gardener, discussing the difficulty of maintaining such a remarkable garden rich in sculpted plants. Taking as an example a beautiful 50-year-old yew (Taxus baccata), the master gardener reveals some secrets of handling shears. Meanwhile, Gabriel, a young gardener who has mastered the tool perfectly, has set about restoring shape to a yew that is a good three meters high. This topiary is chiseled into 9 horizontal plates, ending with a ball. Patrick and Laurent comment on the artist’s work and give good advice for successful traditional plant sculpture. This practical and technical video highlights the beauty and precision of the gesture that distinguishes great professionals.