jeudi 3 mai 2018

Useful Facts About Ivy Topiary

By Ronald Hughes


Most garden owners and homeowners struggle to make their property appear more beautiful. It is not that simple to make the garden or home lively. There exist numerous means to go around this issue. Other owners install statues and plant flowers that look attractive. However, creating topiaries is among the perfect ways to increase both beauty and liveliness. The art that entails trimming plants into different shapes is referred to as topiary

Topiary is an old practice that started with some of the oldest civilizations such as the Roman and Greek Empires. Today, the art has developed a lot, with many people engaging in it. The number of plants used in this art has increased in the same way that tools and equipment used for the job have. Ivy is one of the most commonly used plants because of its ease of shaping. This plant also achieves the required shape easily. This makes ivy topiary common.

Apart from using the ivy plant, other plants such as cypress, boxwood, tea leaf, cedar, podocarpus and lavender among other small-leaved plants can also be used. There are certain plants that are more appropriate than others. The shape one wants to achieve will determine the type of plant to be used.

Shaping needs to be done regularly once the work commences so as to obtain desirable outcomes. The duration of the interval between every shaping session relies on kind of plant as some grow at faster rate compared to others. The leaves should bulk up and giving sufficient time for that to occur is essential. When shaped very much and frequently, damage may be caused to the plant.

There are individuals who are skilled in this sector such that they are able to shape a plant without struggling much. Experience in this art can be gained through working for several years. For a beginner, achieving the desired shape may be a big struggle but through exercise, one can improve their skills. There are pre-fabricated shapes which one can use to help them gain the desired shape.

The easiest way to achieve best results is to ensure that the plant is grown in soil that is deep, fertile, and well-drained. Soil that retains water may cause water-logging, which may in turn kill the plant. The site should also be shaded partially. At any time, the soil should never be allowed to dry because of lack of water. That means that daily watering is necessary.

Fertilizer should also be provided whenever it is necessary. Leaves that are cream in color may be an indication of lack of nutrients. The area around the plant should be kept free from weeds. Insects and other destructive organisms must also be kept away by spraying insecticides frequently.

Tools used during this process are very important. One needs to ensure they use the right type of tools. Tools used need to be in good condition to avoid destroying the leaves and branches. For example, when using a shears it needs to be sharp. When is not sure of how the process is done they can get advice from a professional who is qualified in this job.




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