Animal topiary lets you combine sculpture with design and add a whimsical touch to your outdoor commercial or residential space. Whether you use faux or live greenery, you can get expressive statement pieces that spark conversation and give your landscape a memorable identity.
But do you ever wonder what makes these pieces look so realistic? At TopiaryTree.net, we combine thoughtful engineering and artistic detail to bring you lifelike animal and moss topiary sculptures.
Materials matter
Before we bring your animal topiary to life, we make sure to use a reliable framework to serve as its foundation. Instead of relying on thin wire, we use sturdy steel rods that can withstand heavy plant loads and challenging weather. Rod thickness varies depending on the scale of your sculpture, typically 1/8” to 3/16” for smaller forms and ¼” to 3/8” for larger pieces. Plus, we include internal tubing for additional strength.
This approach ensures that your moss topiary frame maintains its shape and supports the foliage, even when exposed to long-term outdoor conditions and harsh weather.
Using the right finish
At TopiaryTree.net, corrosion-resistant coatings protect the metal and help your structure last longer outdoors. Galvanized steel offers excellent rust protection, and powder coating adds both sturdiness and color options. If needed, you can request that we finish the frames with enamel paint or a galvanized tip for extra weather resistance. These finishes help keep your topiary sculptures looking crisp and stable year after year.
Building the living surface
We use chicken wire to form a mesh surface that holds greenery in place and gives the sculpture its contours. Once the steel frame is wrapped, we pack the interior tightly with sphagnum moss, then secure everything with florist wire or fishing line. This creates a firm base for planting live greenery or attaching artificial foliage.
Depending on the final look you want, we can also fill or wrap the frame with coco liners or potting soil, or dense climbing plants like ivy and creeping fig. For added texture and visual interest, sedum and succulents make excellent choices. When using heavy plant coverage, we add reinforced joints and internal tubing to keep your moss topiary stable.
Let’s create lifelike animal plant sculptures for your space
Call us today at 866-306-1020 so we can create a custom animal topiary for your space. Our team at TopiaryTree.net can design and build lifelike sculptures that will impress you with their long-lasting appeal.
