Martyn Cox explains how some regular clipping can give a plant a unique new look.
MENTION the word topiary and many people will think of a formal garden with an extensive collection of clipped shapes growing around a stately pile. Yet topiary is not just the preserve of those with a few rolling acres, as these carefully manicured plants will add structure, texture and a dash of élan to any garden, whether it’s big or small, in the town or countryside.
Cones and pyramids, balls and domes, cubes, spirals, lollipops and even a menagerie of animal forms add interest to a garden all year round. They also provide a welcome shot of verdant colour during the colder months when their crisp silhouettes stand out after a light dusting of snow or are encrusted with a sugary hoar frost.
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