Pearl Fryar in his topiary garden Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post / Getty Images For proof that topiary can be high art, look no further than the work of Pearl Fryar. The self-taught artist used ...

For years, he would work his 12-hour shift at a can factory, then come home to tend to his carefully trimmed oaks, pines, boxwoods and junipers. Floodlights helped him keep gardening after dark. And a ...

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - The Bishopville community is mourning the loss of storied topiary artist Pearl Fryar, who passed away Sunday at the age of 86. Fryar was known for his intricate topiary ...

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — Pearl Fryar, a well-known topiary artist in Bishopville, SC, has passed away. Lee County Coroner Larry Logan confirmed Fryar's death happened Friday, April 3. According to the ...

BISHOPVILLE — Pearl Fryar, a renowned topiary artist who gained broad recognition thanks to a 2006 documentary, has died at 86, according to the former artist-in-residence who oversaw the four-acre ...

This past winter has been both historic and exhausting. It can help to plan a summer trip now, just to have somewhere warm and green to look forward to amid all the gray snow. While The Green Animals ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The newly renovated Finlay Park features pristine walkways, a massive amphitheater stage and a modern playground, but visitors may not immediately notice the carefully crafted ...

Club badges might seem trivial to some, but they’re a vital part of a team’s identity. They represent history, culture and, for many supporters, a deep emotional connection. In recent years, several ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Being so small, Rhode Island isn't a state that exactly known for road trips. However, this place might be worth taking a short road trip for. HGTV ranked the top 50 must-see roadside attractions in ...

For Michael Gibson, topiary art isn’t just clipping branches. It’s a life lesson. Art of Craft For Michael Gibson, topiary art isn’t just clipping branches. It’s a life lesson. Credit... Supported by ...

As his garden started to grow, he needed to cut it back, which is what started his passion for topiary A self-taught amateur gardener who had no garden at all when he first moved into his house has ...