Charlotte Molesworth transformed a derelict English cottage and almost totally blank canvas into a fantastical topiary garden of boxwood and yew in Kent.
Boxwood Topiary DIY Materials: string scissors clippers bamboo stakes boxwood plant (make sure it’s mostly growing vertically) soil, pot moss (optional) Step 1: Start by inserting the boxwood plant into your pot and pack it with dirt. Step 2: Clip off the branches from the base of the trunk. Decide how much top bush you’d […]
With our boxwood garden ideas, you'll create durable changes to your landscaping. Boxwoods, a type of evergreen, are an elegant addition to a formal garden. Learn how to care for boxwood, so that your boxwood garden thrives.
The word topiary refers to the art of training and trimming trees into unique shapes. Season after Season, topiaries remain one of my favorite plants to fill our home with. From lush, full, and round topiaries like live boxwood, to thin and more bare-like olive and herb topiaries. Though hard to keep alive, I enjoy filling our home with any and all forms! I've been receiving some questions about topiaries lately and I thought this would be the perfect time to share the best real and faux topiaries. As they do require more attention than other plants, faux topiaries are
Boxwood Topiary DIY Materials: string scissors clippers bamboo stakes boxwood plant (make sure it’s mostly growing vertically) soil, pot moss (optional) Step 1: Start by inserting the boxwood plant into your pot and pack it with dirt. Step 2: Clip off the branches from the base of the trunk. Decide how much top bush you’d […]
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Beloved for their elegant yet whimsical charm, nothing signals the transition into spring quite like topiaries. Given the season’s unpredictable temperature fluctuations, their ability to thrive both indoors and out makes topiaries an even better fit for this time of year.“The fact that you can grow them indoors and have a little piece of nature inside is really special,” says Loi Thai, founder of Tone on Tone, a Maryland-based residential interior and landscape design firm.These verdant accents impart an air that is at once formal and fanciful, making them a versatile option for any space. Style larger plants as a stand-alone statement piece, or assemble a collection of smaller varieties displayed en masse—Loi’s favorite way to make a striking impact.Regardless of the presentation, sunlight is a must for topiaries, and they should be brought inside when the temperatures are below the mid-40s. “I always choose the sunniest window in the house—usually, the south-facing window or west and never in a northern-facing window because that doesn’t get a lot of light,” says Loi.Hydration is also essential. Water plants frequently and avoid putting them near heat sources, such as a radiator. “I water them every two to three days in the winter, and during the summer, I water them every day,” says Loi.An occasional trim of the smaller outer branches—about every one to two and a half months—ensures the topiaries maintain their manicured look. The cuts should be minimal to avoid over-trimming. “Every time you trim a topiary, two buds will grow out,” says Loi. “The more trimming you do, the fuller it gets.”Whether they’re displayed on your kitchen counter or flanking your entry, topiaries add a polished, playful look to your home. “ really bring the garden inside,” Loi says. “They bring life into any interior.”
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Ideal for topiaries, Baby Gem Boxwood is a garden designer's dream. Watch as Linda Vater teaches the simple, DIY steps to topiary boxwood for containers.
Topiaries give a garden a classic look, and show off meticulous pruning skill. Take a colorful coleus to new heights with a simple trimming and staking technique to make this DIY topiary.
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I took some cutting from my rosemary plants to root in water and then transfer to some small pots. I want to prune and train them to be straight and tall and bushy at the top. I have lots of moss growing on my property too. This will be a fun project. photo source
Hydrangeas and boxwood, boxwood and hydrangeas. A perfect pairing for the Modern Country Garden. Call it what you like: boxwood, buxus , bo...
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I would never be able to have anything this perfect without a full-time gardener. Real gardeners are hard to find that can work alone without supervision. via
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If you are searching for the perfect garden plant, consider growing Boxwood, also known as Buxus sempervirens or Box, in your garden. It's such a wonderfully versatile shrub that I think it should be used more than it is. Provided Box has the right...
Isn't this topiary garden in Thailand absolutely amazing? I should really clip my boxwood today while I'm inspired. It's nice and cool and overcast. I finished my book and it will feel good to get some exercise. Enjoy your Sunday. One Year Ago Today image
