Pearl Fryar

05/02/2022

“This is my Versailles,” Mike Gibson says as we stand in a backyard in Bishopville, South Carolina. He pauses for a moment, regarding this perfect site of precisely trimmed trees and geometric shru…

04/28/2022

Lee County has a new magazine, and look what's on the cover!

04/16/2022

Great interview by Senior Planet!

Pearl Fryar, 82, is a self-taught, award-winning topiary artist and Mike Gibson is giving new life to his nationally recognized garden.

04/14/2022

The process isn't always pretty, but the outcome is always well worth it.

This is a live oak that has been overgrown for almost three years. Because Pearl kept it routinely tight and always trimmed, he was able to stunt the growth which made it become more dense, similar to bonsai techniques.

Topiary is achieved in stages. Do not rush. Take your time. As this design fills in over the next few months, the following trim will add more details, bringing the final vision to light. With a little hard work and patience, anything can be achieved.

All trimming is currently being done by Mike Gibson.

03/22/2022

This is a great article from Veranda Magazine about how this artist uses topiary in his garden designs. What's fascinating is at the bottom of the article, there is a Hall of Fame of a few topiary artist around the world, and Mr. Pearl Fryar made the list! How's that for a guy who just wanted to win Yard of the Month!

Here's the article:

https://www.veranda.com/outdoor-garden/a38905747/arne-maynard-topiary-design/

03/13/2022

Great article this morning in the The Post and Courier about Mr. Pearl and Mike Gibson!

Topiary artists Pearl Fryar and Mike Gibson of Pearl Fryar's Garden have spent years perfecting techniques to create living sculptures out of plants. With the right choice of plant and

03/07/2022

02/27/2022

The garden is starting to look like it's old self again!

02/12/2022

Great blog post from Brookgreen Gardens!

About two hours and fifteen minutes from Brookgreen Gardens is a town called Bishopville, home to famed topiary artist Pearl Fryar and The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden. A visit here is a whimsical experience as you explore artfully crafted trees and shrubs, pruned into fanciful shapes that could have....

02/12/2022

We are very grateful for this article in the Lee County Observer. Gee Whetsel has been covering Pearl since the very beginning. The Fryar's were so happy to see her, and everyone else that came out last week to help with the restoration process. With the help of all the organizations involved, the garden is starting to look a lot like it's old self again.