Topiary shaping frame

A two-piece topiary shaping frame comprising in combination, a front framework portion defining a front surface area for use as a guide in trimming a growing plant to a predetermined front configuration, a rear framework portion defining a rear surface for use as a guide in trimming a growing plant to a predetermined rear configuration, a plurality of side framework portions rigidly secured with respect to and extending between and separating said front and rear surface portions and defining therewith a peripheral surface area for use as a guide in trimming a growing plant to a predetermined side peripheral configuration, and means for removably securing lower end portions of the shaping frame to the earth in which a plant may be grown, said lower end portions securing means comprising a plurality of rigid prongs extending downwardly of the lower end of said shaping frame and being adapted to be pushed into the earth for self support, said side framework portions comprising releasable attaching means permitting complete separation of said front and rear framework portions substantially midway therebetween to allow the fitting of said shaping frame about and removal from a growing plant, selectively.