The 'Easter Island' heads of the Isle of Man: Pensioner trims his hedges to 'resemble world-famous Pacific statues'

 A pensioner who trimmed his garden hedges into huge 'Easter Island' heads has revealed he keeps his bushes looking healthy by talking to them.

Green-fingered Charlie Greene and his wife Moira planted the trees when they moved into their home in Onchan, Isle of Man 20 years ago.The three elaborate topiary heads are Charlie's take on the iconic Moai statues at Easter Island and passersby often stop to admire his handiwork.

The 86-year-old great grandfather said: 'Me and my daughter-in-law were chatting in the garden and I was messing around.

Despite being snipped to perfection, Charlie Green says he only tends to the bushes around three times a year and helps to maintain their immaculate condition by talking to them

Green-fingered Mr Greene and his wife Moira, planted the trees when they moved into their home in Onchan, Isle of Man 20 years ago

'I punched the tree, we both laughed and said it looked like an eye and it just grew from there.

'I have always been creative and like making things out of nothing.

'I just really enjoy spending time in the garden.'

The 86-year-old great grandfather said: 'Me and my daughter-in-law were chatting in the garden and I was messing around. I punched the tree, we both laughed and said it looked like an eye and it just grew from there'

He said he keeps the figures in shape by spraying them with water and having the occasional conversation with them

Despite being snipped to perfection, Charlie says he only tends to the bushes around three times a year and helps to maintain their immaculate condition by talking to them.

He added: 'I keep them in shape by spraying them with lots of water and having the occasional chat.'