The Ancient Romans were very enthusiastic about topiaries and they transmitted this interest to almost all the remaining civilizations. You can still see a good topiary in old English gardens which are suitably modified to produce wonderful patterns. Although the art of topiary died out with the Roman's its still gaining a little popularity now.
Enthusiastic gardeners are willing to spend a little time and effort to learn about the art and change the landscape of their garden to show off their skill. You don't really need to know anything specialized about the art to make topiary frames but you can talk about it with a local gardener to find out popular fast growing species which are suitable for your climate and soil condition. But these articles just provide a general guideline. You are free to mix and match as you feel free to get the best result.
So what are the different types of topiary frames you can do and what do you need to start off?
You can start by buying a big box of two 30 cm-high box cuttings. You can shape the plants initially before they grow fully using topiary frames or you can let them grow a bit and then reshape them as you wish.
For spiral topiary frames, take a little string and wind it around the forms and the shrub and use it as a guide. Any strands which are sticking out of the wire have to be snipped off to get good shape.
You can use something known as 3D topiary frames, which is available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to, position over the plant and to also help it grow into major complex shapes and figures. You have to note that for large leaf ivy plants, use a big form and for small leaves you can use a small form. Sharp angles are also possible only on small leaves.
You can also try hedging by which you can introduce geometric topiary frames into your garden. You can reshape your hedge however you wish with the proper form to get excellent results.
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But topiary frames are a booming and profitable big business, if you have the adequate persistence to see the results of your careful snipping and trimming. And there are many special nurseries which can provide you with topiary frames and all the necessary tools to do a good job. So go ahead and have fun with your topiary hobby.
Topiary Tip #1
You must use patience when tending and creating your topiary project. They grow slowly and if you rush and trim too much or too deep into your topiary plant you could wind up killing it.
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Topiary Tip #2
If you do not have a green thumb or don't have the time to take care of a live topiary plant that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy your own topiary. Take a look at some of the artificial topiary creations that are made out of silk. They are extremely lifelike, require zero maintenance and will last forever.
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Topiary Tip #3
Start Small. If you are new to creating and growing topiary, then it is highly recommended that you start with a small topiary project like a ball or a vine ladder and stick with that until you get the hang of it. It would be a shame to get into a project over your head and wind up ruining your topiary.
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