10-07-2021, 08:57 PM
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Topiary
Have any members ever tried their hand at Topiary?If so, what have you created?
I have been thinking about trying this for some time now, but never get round to actually getting started.
I rather fancy making an animal rather than just a round ball or similar.
Any hints and tips on how to begin please?
10-07-2021, 10:19 PM
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Re: Topiary
What's the worst that can happen you let it regrow? have you got a plant in mind and do you see the animal in it you want to create? take it slowly stop more than you go. Look forward to seeing it apparently my great granddad was really good at it and around his allotment site and his garden he "created" many animals/shapes my Mom said his favourite was a knight from a cress set.10-07-2021, 10:36 PM
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Re: Topiary
Originally Posted by Kazz
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What's the worst that can happen you let it regrow? have you got a plant in mind and do you see the animal in it you want to create? take it slowly stop more than you go. Look forward to seeing it apparently my great granddad was really good at it and around his allotment site and his garden he "created" many animals/shapes my Mom said his favourite was a knight from a cress set.
I like that bit, Kazz.
Good advice. Thank you.
11-07-2021, 08:16 AM
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Re: Topiary
Important to pick the right Shrub/Bush....Privet or Box would be my first choices...they need to be dense,,,,I have done a cut out in a twirl/curl shaped one ages ago.like upwards waves..hard to explain this....
When it grows though, I found it needed lots of trimming...no big deal though if you like gardening in general..good luck...
11-07-2021, 12:41 PM
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Re: Topiary
Originally Posted by DianneWoollie
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Important to pick the right Shrub/Bush....Privet or Box would be my first choices...they need to be dense,,,,I have done a cut out in a twirl/curl shaped one ages ago.like upwards waves..hard to explain this....
When it grows though, I found it needed lots of trimming...no big deal though if you like gardening in general..good luck...
Thank you Dianne. From what I've read I think you are right about the Box is most suitable.
I've been looking at the price of animal frames though and I nearly fell off me chair! They seem to be between £100 - £250. I never dreamed that would be as dear as that.
Now thinking of exploring buying the rust-proof wire and trying to design my own, but it's all only in my head at the mo.
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