Chumasande MatiwaneThe art of clipping shrubs into ornamental shapes, known as topiaries, has been around for centuries and has been popularised by being in gardens, theme parks and even garden estate parks.
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Understanding topiaries
The craft of topiary gardens can bring a new look and style the garden. With the different plants, you can use and shape your shrubs into shapes such as boxes, spirals, and even spheres. Crafting your topiary garden can be intimidating, but the right tools, a clear idea of what you want to make, and a lot of patience can set you up for success in your garden.
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How to use topiaries in your space
For many years, they have been known to decorate outdoor spaces. With modern gardening, there are plenty of ways you can incorporate them inside your home to give it character. Topiaries can add texture to a room, and the smaller potted topiaries can be placed in areas like your kitchen or bedroom. Larger potted ones can be placed in living rooms and used as conversation starters. You can play around with them to see what works best in your space.
Types of plants used for topiary gardening
When choosing shrubs for topiaries, select plants with sturdy and dense branches. Evergreen species are excellent options because they grow slowly, are hardy, and last a long time.
- Boxwood shrubs
- Yew bushes
- Privet shrubs evergreen
- Japanese holly( boxleaf holly) shrub
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Beginners should invest in good garden tools to cultivate the best-sculptured topiaries. Mastering the art of a topiary garden can take a lot of practice and patience from the gardener.
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