I have always loved topiaries. Their clean, simple forms adds a dash of lively elegance to any space. They work equally well in rustic county spaces as they do in modern streamlined ones. Alone, they are dainty and delicate and grouped together in mass they create a fabulous scene. I would love to have some around our new home to bring life indoors during the winter months. It would be lovely to grow and prune them myself, but my children are my garden these days so I think I will be buying some at the local flower shop. 
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6 comments:
Really beautiful post and I couldn't agree more. Traditional topiaries do add just the right formal touch. Hope that you are having a great day!
I too love topiaries, but I definitely would be inept at pruning them. I'm sure I'd end up with something that looked more like a Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
I adore topiaries also! I've had my current home for 7-years and for some unknown reason, I have not purchased any. I've sunk
$1000's into the landscape (not by choice, all I had was dirt EVERYWHERE when I bought this home new), but not a topiary to be found. You've inspired me to go and purchase at least 2 for my front courtyard this weekend. Now I've committed myself! I'll take pictures!
Love, love, love a topiary. Any topiary. Sadly, I am really good at killing them..
Consummate Hostess- they do have an air of formality and grace.
Karen - the key is to prune sparingly!
Red Lipstick - do let me know how they turn out.
Sissy - it is hard to keep them going. Enjoy them while they last.
I love topiaries and have rosemary topiaries in the middle of my herb garden. I love the eclectic and whimsical feel of them. Yet I do think they give an air of elegance when used in pairs.
I am so enjoying your blog!
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