Topiary with a Purpose

 On the way back from our weekend on the Gulf Islands (see previous post), we came across this strange piece of plant sculpture at the entrance to a lane in the small community of Deep Bay.

Closer inspection revealed the purpose of the window. 

The sign reads: 

FOOTPATH ONLY TO BEACH

NO VEHICLES

I was both amused and impressed. In some communities, local authorities would have chopped down the hedge.