How to Make a Topiary

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How to Make and Grow a Topiary

Topiaries are fun to make and grow and they make beautiful garden sculptures. I've discovered 3 different ways to make a topiary and I share them here. A topiary can be made of ivy, herbs, succulents and even flowers. Many are shaped like animals but your imagination is your only limitation. What your mind can conceive, you can make into a topiary.

A topiary is a labor of love that can turn into works of art as many botanical gardens show.

Here I'll share with you step-by-step instructions for the three different ways to make and grow a topiary. Where to get the forms or build your own; what kind of plants grow the best on topiaries; links to products and instructions.

I'll also share with you beautiful photos of topiaries from all botanical gardens throughout the world for inspiration and to imitate if you wish.

Giant Panda Topiary 

3 Easy Ways to Make a Topiary

Fast, Easy, Fun Topiary

There are 3 ways to create a topiary.

ONE

1. Obtain (make or buy) a topiary form/frame from wire.

2. Stuff the above topiary form with sphagnum moss. You can buy some already stuffed with moss.

3. Insert appropriate plants between the wires into the moss (succulents or ivy).

4. Hang or place the topiary in the sun or appropriate environment for the type of plants used.

5. Water based on type of plant.




TWO

1. Obtain (make or buy) a topiary form/frame from wire with Coco liner.

2. Fill the space between the Coco liner with moist soil.

3. Make small hole in wire into Coco liner and insert appropriate plants (succulents or ivy)

4. Place or hang the topiary/plant in the sun or appropriate environment for the type of plants used.

5. Water based on type of plant.



THREE

1. Obtain (make or buy) a topiary form/frame from wire.

2. Place the topiary form over an appropriate plant (boxwood or rosemary)

3. Place the topiary/plant in the sun or appropriate environment for the type of plants used.

4. Water based on type of plant.

Topiary Frog

Buy Topiary Frog Frame

Frog Topiary Form

( 6"H x 10"W x 13" D)

You can get this hand-woven, heavy gauge steel wire frog form already stuffed with sphagnum moss.

The wire frame is painted black to blend in with the plants. It is also double coated with epoxy to discourage rust.

Comes in multiple parts to make it easy access to inside of form. It comes with a 20 minute instructional video.

Price $45.07 Click Topiary Frog

Topiary Airedale

Get This Large Dog Topiary

Topiary Airedale

( 32"H x 11"W x 42" D)

You can get this hand-woven, heavy gauge steel wire frog form already stuffed with sphagnum moss.

The wire frame is painted black to blend in with the plants. It is also double coated with epoxy to discourage rust.

Comes in multiple parts to make it easy access to inside of form. It comes with a 20 minute instructional video.

Price $222.12 Click Topiary Airedale

Topiary Turtle

Buy Topiary Turle Form Here

Topiary Turtle

( 8"H x 12"W x 19" D)

You can get this hand-woven, heavy gauge steel wire frog form already stuffed with sphagnum moss.

The wire frame is painted black to blend in with the plants. It is also double coated with epoxy to discourage rust.

Comes in multiple parts to make it easy access to inside of form. It comes with a 20 minute instructional video.

Price $53.12 Click Topiary Turtle

Topiary Rooster

Get A Topiary Rooster for Your Garden

Topiary Rooster

( 28"H x 12"W x 23" D)

You can get this hand-woven, heavy gauge steel wire rooster form already stuffed with sphagnum moss.

The wire frame is painted black to blend in with the plants. It is also double coated with epoxy to discourage rust.

Comes in multiple parts to make it easy access to inside of form. It comes with a 20 minute instructional video.

Price $115.88 Click Topiary Rooster

Topiary Bear

Buy Topiary Bear Frame for a Boxwood plant

Bear Topiary Form

( 6"H x 10"W x 13" D)

You can get this hand-woven, heavy gauge steel wire bear form which you place over a boxwood plant. As the plant grows pull the shoots through the wire. Trim the leaves back to create a 3-dimensional, bear-shaped topiary.

Works with both boxwood and rosemary plant.

Price $49.99 Click Bear Topiary Form

topiary Forms and Plants on Amazon

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Topiary Cat

For feline lovers

Cat Topiary Form

Cat Topiary Form

( 24"H)

This topiary frame is mounted on secure metal topiary frames. Its wire frames may be opened up for placement on larger shrubs. You can get this hand-woven, heavy gauge steel wire cat form which you place over a boxwood plant. As the plant grows pull the shoots through the wire. Trim the leaves back to create a 3-dimensional, cat-shaped topiary.

Works with both boxwood and rosemary plant.

Price from $76.00 Click Cat Topiary Form

Fu Dog Topiary 

Videos: How to create a topiary Videos

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A Step-by-step Guide to Making Topiaries

A must have for your garden library

Topiary and Plant Sculpture: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide

Amazon Price: $84.06 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

A beginners guide to start you off right. Step-by-step instructions to creating topiaries.

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Please use this guest book to share your thoughts and/or questions about making and growing topiaries and this lens here. Thank you.

  • Steph_Tietjen May 17, 2012 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    Great inspiration. I love the frog at the Montreal gardens, but they're all wonderful.
  • MareeT Apr 15, 2012 @ 11:15 pm | delete
    These are so nice. I like the rooster topiary!
  • belinda342 Apr 9, 2012 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    Great pictures and instructions on how to grow a topiary. You make it sound so easy! Unfortunately, my thumbs are not green...not even the least little bit.
  • homethangs Apr 9, 2012 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    They are awesome! I will definitely try to make one in my garden!
  • awelldressedbullet Apr 9, 2012 @ 10:49 am | delete
    How cool are these! Just gorgeous and great pics! If only I could make something even close!

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A Topiary for the Cat Lover 

18" High Topiary Walking Cat filled with Sphagnum Moss

Amazon Price: $58.00 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Stuff this wired cat form with moss and start your very own cat topiary. Dogs will even drool over it!

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