# Topiary Artwork Topiary Joe Has an Artistic Green Thumb for Plant Sculpting By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topiary-artwork-topiary-joe-plant-sculpting References: [topiaryjoe](http://www.topiaryjoe.com/) The world just got a little greener with Topiary Joe's plant sculptures. Topiary is the art of creating images and [sculptures using trees, shrubbery and vines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden). It is an eco-friendly way to create art--or even advertise. Topiary Joe takes his work a very seriously and his creativity is boundless. Check out the gallery for his sculptures (including [hippos, flamingos, bears, and dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog)) to be wowed by his insane skill with greens. **Implications** - While these lush statues may be a bit too dramatic for your front lawn, they would definitely be successful landmarks in theme parks or at large public events. Spice up the outdoors with one of Topiary Joe's plant sculptures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Art:** Topiary Joe's eco-friendly sculptures demonstrate the potential for eco-friendly artwork with sustainable materials. - **Green Advertising:** Topiary Joe's plant sculptures demonstrate the potential for eye-catching plant sculptures as outdoor advertisements. - **Landmark Sculptures:** Topiary Joe's sculptures demonstrate the potential for using large plant sculptures as landmarks in theme parks and large public events. ### Where This Applies - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks can utilize Topiary Joe's sculptural skills to create eco-themed landmarks and advertising. - **Advertising:** Topiary Joe's plant sculptures can be used as outdoor advertisements by companies with eco-friendly branding or themes. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** Topiary Joe's plant sculptures showcase innovative techniques for shaping and sculpting plants in home gardening and landscaping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Interior Plant Design Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interior-plant-design-service.md) - [Plush Plant-Shaped Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseable-bonsai-tree.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md)