I love the sculptural look of topiaries in pots or the garden. My problem- I'm thrifty and don't like the usual price tag on them. So I decided to build my own. Here are my step-by-step directions to make this adorable little topiary.
- Pick a pot. Be sure that it is tall enough to bury the stem in.
- Choose your climbing plant. I went with a variegated english ivy. It has tiny, precious leaves. Be sure not to pick something that will out grow your pot.
- Next take a trip to Michaels or even Home Depot and purchase a 1/4"-1/2" dowel rod- they are very inexpensive maybe $.50-$1 depending on where you get them.
- Go to Target or any home decor store-or even Michaels (go to the floral dept.) and purchase decorative vase filler balls. I chose these wicker ones in two different sizes. They are a little pricy at $5 but they are cute. Also pick up some spray paint or craft paint to paint the dowel to match whatever forms you choose.
- Decide on how high you want your topiary and cut the dowel to size.
- Paint the dowel and hot glue the forms you chose, then plant your climber first and place the topiary last and waah la!!
All together this cost me about $10 (I already had the pot) a lot cheaper than Pikes! Be sure to water your little gem well and help it climb onto your forms if need be! Enjoy.
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