1
Use plastic-coated garden wire to fasten
two wire hanging baskets together to
form the shape of a ball. Suspend the ball
from a nail driven into a sturdy wooden
pole 4 ft (1.2 m) long. Use more wire to hold
it in position.
MAKE AN
IVY TOPIARY BALL
A simple project for your garden is to create an
“instant” topiary sculpture using ivy and a purpose-
made frame. Here, an “ivy lollipop” has been created
in a large plant pot in just a few easy steps.
YOU WILL NEED
• 3 ivy plants
• 2 wire hanging baskets
• plastic-coated garden wire
• wooden pole 4 ft (1.2 m) long
• 2 short pieces of wood
• hammer and nails
• large container
• terra-cotta or polystyrene pieces
• multi-purpose potting soil
SEE ALSO
• TOWER OF CLIMBERS >> 82/83
TOPIARY SHAPES
Buy different topiary shapes—
such as topiary animals and tall
abstract structures—from garden
centers or online, or make them
yourself for more interesting
foliage in the garden.
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CLIMBERS // MAKE AN IVY TOPIARY BALL 84–85
2
Stand the pole with the attached “ball”
in your chosen container and secure it
with wire to a wooden, cross-shaped wedge
fitted near the pot rim. Ensure the pole is
kept perfectly vertical.
4
Help the ivy climb by tying stems to
the pole with garden twine. Once
they reach the hanging basket ball,
weave the stems in and out so they cover
the surface. Once established, trim
regularly to maintain the shape.
3
Place a layer of broken terra-cotta or
polystyrene pieces in the bottom of the pot
and fill it up with multi-purpose potting soil.
Plant three ivy plants around the central pole
and water in well.
Nail two pieces of wood
together as a cross and
brace horizontally in the
pot to support the stem
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Clematis are perfect for concealing less
attractive features, such as a bare fence, a wall, or
a shed, with their leaves and attractive blooms.
They also add height and color to your garden.
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