When shaping a topiary cube, start by trimming the top of the plant with shears to get big clean cuts. Use string tied to canes at a measured height to get a level -useful if you're trimming several...
Category: Maintenance
If you want happy healthy hedges you need to keep them in good shape, so knowing when to cut back and how often is important. Here's what I've learned on this important aspect of hedge plant...
Cutting a hedge into a ball shape can seem a daunting prospect, but I got to grips with this popular topiary project and I'm sharing my tips with you! To make ball topiary, trim your hedge into a...
The familiar evergreen hedge is a common site but you don't have to settle for fifty shades of green if you want to inject a bit of colour into your borders. Colourful hedges are the result of...
When I started caring for my hedges, I was concerned that some of my plants were dying or in terrible shape. Thankfully, with occasional bursts of hard love over a couple of years I was able to...
By starting small with plants, simple forms and careful trimming with secateurs, you can get the feel for how the plant responds to being shaped. From there you can develop more complex designs with...
