Topiary in my Garden

I have always been a fan of topiary and here are a few pictures of them in my garden.  Some have taken quite a few years to develop into the shapes that they are now.

Here are some tips.  Always use a sharpen cutting shears They are easy to maintain, make sure you trim them on a dry dull or wet day. non sunny day.  As the sun will scorch the edge of the leaves.  Ensure any trimmings you make are cleaned up, if any leaves are left on the plant they will rot and spoil the look of your plant. Only trim when they need it, between the months of March to end of October.

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Planted up some Succulents

Such a lovely day and out in the garden again. I decided to replant up these succulents I purchased a while back. Do you remember these old earthen ware pots that are glazed on the inside? I remember my Grandma use to have one and used it when they made their own butter. Hubby carefully drilled a drainage hole in the bottom a while back.

Both of these succulents would look nice together in this pot.

That's better, there was only room for one of those plants and two smaller cuttings, (hope they take). Tipped some gravel around the plant and decorated it with tiny pebbles. Placed it back on the window sill because these plants don't like the wet and I will bring it back out again next Summer. I am pleased with the results.