How are topiary balls measured?
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE FOR YOUR PLANTER – Measure the width of the opening at the top of your planter to determine the right size ball. The XL 19″ ball fits planter openings from 13″ to 18″. The LG 15″ ball fits planter openings from 10″ to 14″.
How do you make an artificial topiary ball?
You will need a stick, pot, floral foam, and moss. Place foam in the bottom of a small clay or tin pot (glue to the bottom), push a stick into the middle of the foam, put a dab of hot glue to make sure the stick stays in place, then place one of your topiary balls on the top of the stick.
Where do you put topiary balls?
6 Decoration Tips For Topiary Balls Vases: As table centerpieces or to brighten up bookcases or side tables. Add topiary balls to vases that fit your décor and add a unique green element to any room; Planters: For larger topiary balls use planters in with topiary balls inside as a change to standard indoor plants.
How do you plant a topiary in a planter?
If you are intending on keeping your topiary in a pot, transfer the plant to a pot that is 1.5 to 2 times larger than its root ball and fill with good-quality, free-draining compost. Elevate pots to ensure that excess water drains away completely. Plants will probably need re-potting every 2 to 3 years.
How do you weigh down a topiary?
Weigh down an artificial plant on a terrace or balcony Choose a slightly larger pot holder and weight it down by adding sand or pebbles, for example. You can then cover the surface of the pot using decorative elements such as pozzolan, clay balls or even earth for a natural effect.
How do you stabilize artificial plants in pots?
To secure artificial plants in pots, you will often need a planter larger than a starter pot. Sand, decorative stones, slate, bark, or similar materials work to secure the plant inside the pot.
Can topiary be potted?
Of course you’ll plant your topiaries just like any other plant by adding some soil to the pot, placing the plant in and topping with more potting soil. Push the soil firmly around the entire pot to ensure it’s compact.