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How to Plant Succulents on a Topiary Frame With Sphagnum Moss
To plant succulents on a topiary frame, pack the frame with damp sphagnum moss, poke a hole for each plant, push in…
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Tips, trends & inspiration for topiary.
Care guides, buying advice and ideas for living and faux topiary, from topiary specialists since 2009.
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How to Plant a Live Topiary in a Planter, Step by Step
To plant a live topiary in a planter, check the root ball fits through the opening, cover the drainage hole with mesh…
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Planter Materials for Live Plants: Glazed, Terracotta or Fiberglass
For a live plant such as boxwood, glazed pottery is usually the best planter material, because the glaze seals the wall and…
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What Size Planter Does a Topiary Need? Opening, Root Ball and Proportion
A topiary needs a planter whose opening is at least 4 inches wider than its root ball, so a 24 inch root…
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Boxwood in a Planter: Cultivar, Pot Size, Watering and Winter
Boxwood grows well in a planter if you choose a slow cultivar, a planter wide enough for its root ball, and water…
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Specifying Topiary for a Commercial Interior: A Checklist
To specify topiary for a commercial interior, settle six things before you order: the fire requirement, the light at each position, the…
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The HomeGoods Dinosaur Topiary, and What Else to Buy
The HomeGoods dinosaur topiary was a grass-covered T-Rex sold as a seasonal line, widely reported at $399.99, and it was hard to…
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How a Topiary Commission Works
A topiary commission runs in five steps: you send a reference, a height and where the piece will stand; you approve a…
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Artificial Topiary Trees Outdoors: What Actually Fails
Outdoor artificial topiary trees usually fail at the trunk where it meets the pot, or because the pot blows over. The leaves…
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What Topiary Actually Costs, From $57 to $37,200
Topiary costs from about $57 for a small bare wire frame to $37,200 for a large turf sculpture. A small artificial ball…
