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Artificial Cones and Spirals for Formal Positions
Artificial cones and spirals are the easiest artificial topiary to get right in a formal position, such as either side of a…
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Care guides, buying advice and ideas for living and faux topiary, from topiary specialists since 2009.
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Rescuing an Overgrown or Neglected Topiary
You can usually rescue a neglected topiary. An overgrown boxwood can be cut back into shape over two seasons, a mossed piece…
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Choosing a Topiary Frame: Size, Gauge and What Goes On It
To choose a topiary frame, decide first what will cover it (nothing, moss or plants), then check that it is steel rod…
Topiary Ideas
Succulent Mosaic Topiary on a Florida Coast: How to Keep It Alive
A succulent mosaic topiary survives on a Florida beach coast if you give it morning sun and afternoon shade, shelter from the…
Topiary Ideas
Coastal Topiary: Metal Finishes and Salt Air Care
Near the ocean, salt in the air settles on a topiary’s steel frame, holds moisture and attacks any bare metal it finds.…
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Why a Boxwood Spiral Costs What It Does
A boxwood spiral costs more than a ball or a cone of the same height because it takes years to make. The…
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Pom Pom, Cloud and Poodle Topiary: What Each Name Means
Pom pom, cloud and poodle topiary all mean the same basic shape: separate round heads of foliage on bare stems, with air…
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How to Tell Good Artificial Topiary From Bad
To tell good artificial topiary from bad, check four things: the leaves, the density, the frame and the UV grade. Good foliage…
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Topiary as a Gift: What Survives Being Given
The best topiary gift is one that travels well and that the person does not have to keep alive. Preserved bonsai and…
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How a Mossed Animal Topiary Is Made, and How to Keep One
A mossed animal topiary is a welded steel frame in the shape of the animal, packed with sphagnum moss until it has…
