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Two-Pot Topiary

The key is a basket on a pole.

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Double the flowers
in your topiary
with this method.

The Basics

This unique topiary system involves as much flower arranging as down-in-the-dirt gardening. When filled with plants, it resembles an old-world topiary pruned into a charming lollipop shape. You can combine nearly any type of plant in the topiary for indoor or outdoor use.



Instructions:

1. Insert the pole. Choose a large pot made of terra-cotta or plastic, or any other circular container that has a drainage hole in the bottom center. Pay attention to size; make sure that the pot is large enough to accommodate the circular metal-support grid. Because the topiary system is available in a variety of sizes, match the scale to the height and width of the pot. Once the pot is selected, insert the pole in the center.



2. Add support. Slide on the support grid. The support grid anchors the pole in place and holds the upper basket steady. Slide it down the pole and into the pot (it should fit snugly), bending the bottom wires inward if necessary.


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