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Topiary Basics
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Cone Topiary
1. Start with a dense, pyramidal plant. 2. Trim sides at a consistent angle. 3. Keep the base wider for stability.
Book Topiary
1. Select dense shrubs, preferably with a flat top. 2. Carve out 'pages' by making horizontal and vertical indents. 3. Sculpt the 'spine' and 'cover' more deeply for definition.
Animal Topiary
1. Begin with a wireframe in the desired animal shape. 2. Plant and train vines to cover the frame. 3. Trim excess growth outside the frame.
Cube Topiary
1. Start with a dense shrub. 2. Prune the top and sides to create flat planes. 3. Square off corners for a sharp look.
Diamond Topiary
1. Choose a plant with a strong central leader. 2. Cut to form two intersecting pyramidal planes. 3. Refine edges for a clear diamond contour.
Alphabet Letter Topiary
1. Begin with a small, dense shrub. 2. Prune the plant into the rough shape of the desired letter. 3. Continually refine and maintain the shape with careful trimming.
Heart Topiary
1. Start with two small, leafy plants. 2. Trim the tops into a V-shape to create the top of the heart. 3. Prune sides to form the rounded lobes of the heart.
Archway Topiary
1. Use a sturdy, vining plant. 2. Install an arch-shaped framework for the plant to climb. 3. Prune regularly to fill the structure evenly.
Ball Topiary
1. Select a round, bushy plant. 2. Trim the bush into a rough ball shape. 3. Regularly prune to maintain sphere shape.
Spiral Topiary
1. Choose a tall, cone-shaped shrub. 2. Mark a spiral pattern with tape. 3. Prune along the marked lines gradually.
Bird Topiary
1. Begin with a wireframe of a bird shape. 2. Fill in the frame with moss and compact soil. 3. Plant creeping plants to grow over the moss.
Obelisk Topiary
1. Choose a tall plant that can be trained upright. 2. Trim the plant into a tall, pointed shape. 3. Tie branches to a central stake if necessary.
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