Topiary
There are a various techniques used to make topiaries. Here are the options I can offer.


Traditional Box and Yew topiary. Small trees or shrubs are planted inside the frame and clipped and trained to the shape of the frame. This is the best long-term option. It is also considered to be low maintenance. These topiaries will live and grow for hundreds of years.


Moss filled frames planted into with plantlets of anything from Ivy's to alpines and bedding plants. These topiaries can be colourful and depending on plant choice can live out the winters giving years of enjoyment. These usually are fitted with irrigation systems for reliable watering. They are self-contained so can be placed anywhere. Concrete grass or roof. Annuals planted into these can be spectacular but high maintenance. These can be low maintenance depending on plant choice. These are also the most costly and time consuming to make.


We have developed a technique of topiary using Grass turf to line the inside of the frames, then back filling with growing medium. These are virtually instant. They need regular clipping and feeding however is not expected to be showing standard after the first year or two. The grass on the underside of the item tends to die off in time. It won't grow upside down.


The same technique is used with Enviromat Sedum matting. This is a fully hardy ground cover plant that is used to cover environmentally friendly/green roofs and cover dry landscapes. It is low maintenance, drought tolerant and gives a virtually instant finish. It can be clipped or left to flower. We expect these to live for many years. Irrigation is not needed as much but is also installed for your convenience.


Ivy covered frames. Many people buy my frames as garden sculptures. Some plant ivy's at the base of the frame and train them up to eventually cover the frame. Or maybe soften the frame with it to blend the sculpture with the garden. Any plants can be trained to grow through and up the frame.