How can I distract the gardener?

Hint 1 of 6:

Wolf spends a lot of time shaping that shrub in front of the castle.

Hint 2 of 6:

But the shrub just wants to express its true nature; a spade isn't it.

Hint 3 of 6:

Help the shrub get in touch with its feelings.

Hint 4 of 6:

And get in TOUCH! with its true nature.

Hint 5 of 6:

Muss it, and tell Wolf about messed up topiary.

Hint 6 of 6:

Wolf will come back to fix it---right away!