Remember that topiary I made out of some electrical wire and a Bacopa plant? Well, in a little over a month the Bacopa has completely covered the topiary form. Of course, being the genius that I am, the only photo I got that was in focus cut off the top of the topiary…
I think I am going to sow some yellow Sweet Allysum or maybe some Nasturtium in the pot to cover up the dirt and the spot where the topiary form was inserted into the dirt.
I actually made two of these topiaries. Unfortunately on the other one, two of the “arms” of the globe shape just died one day. If anyone has any idea what could have happened and how I can encourage new growth on that side of the topiary, I’d really appreciate it.
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Beautiful! Go with the allysum for soil cover — nasturtiums are wonderful, but they’re pretty sprawly.
You can always keep them pinched back, though. This is a great idea!
It looks lovely, so cool that you can have that growing….. do I sound envious?
Jen
That’s very cool.
Nancy — The Nasturtiums I had in mind are kind of mounding. But I think they might take over the topiary, so I think you’re right about the allysum.
Jen — You could totally do a similar project in a sunny windowsill. It was very satisfying for such a small amount of effort on my part.
John — Thanks!
This reminds me that I was going to do this project with an ivy that has grown way to long and is now sitting in my basement window for the winter. It could really benefit with a topiary.
Cindy — You should definitely do it! I’d love to see pics when you’re done.
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