How to Create a Double Ball Topiary out of a Two Gallon Shrub

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Published 2020-06-23

Finally! So many of you have been asking me for a video on how I create a topiary out of a regular boxwood. Here you go! I am transforming a 2 gallon shrub from the garden center into a double ball topiary form. I did this about a month ago...stay tuned and I’ll show you what it looks like now. Links for Pitt Moss, fedora and boots below ☺️

Pitt Moss Organic Potting Mix
www.amazon.com/dp/B07BFTH8TM/?tag=

Red Hunter Boots
www.amazon.com/dp/B00K1XBF6Y/?tag=

Straw Fedora
www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYT7F26/?tag=

Scoop for gravel
www.amazon.com/dp/B0068MX6IC/?tag=

All Comments (21)

@tonifoster660 3 years ago

I found a lazy-susan at a garage sale that would be great for turning a project like this. Thanks for the tips and tricks!
@sheilamashburn1795 4 years ago

A true sculptor, removing all the unnecessary bits to reveal the real identity within! Thank you for sharing! I now have 3 formed topiaries and 6 in transition!
@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598 4 years ago

Hi Linda! I have to say I absolutely love your channel and I've been going crazy with it:) You've given me the courage to start doing topiaries and now I'm looking for ugly shrubs and pots all the time. Since I lost my. beloved horse Cappy last May, gardening as been my new happy place and provides me with alot of peace in my heart. Thank you!
@junesmart7352 3 years ago

Amazing that the floppy boxwood became this love topiary-in-training! Thanks for letting us watch the process and realizing we can topiary almost any shrub.
@MaggYela 3 years ago

I love your topiaries, the tips and everything, but going beyond... I love your red hunter boots.
@lindaplumley4060 4 years ago

Looking forward to a video on starting new plants from cuttings!🌿
@farmgirlBdub 3 years ago

It's a feed scoop, you can pick them up at any farm supply store! I love the topiary, and I can't wait to make one! Thanks Linda!
@janecurtis5726 4 years ago

Just watching you clip away and with the birds singing made for a very meditative moment for me. I am also very fond of pruning plants. Your new topiary has s great start! Hope to see it again as it matures into a full topiary.
@nancymcvey6932 4 years ago

I hate when people accuse me of lolly-gagging when I’m quite clearly dilly-dallying! Linda, fellow OKC gardener here. I’m a big fan and am now learning the art of topiary. Thank you for your instruction on all things gardening, decorating, and outdoor fashion. Will you consider an in-person garden tour for your adoring fans?
@JesusismySavior316 4 years ago

Such fun watching what was a wild and wooly shrub transformed into an obedient and tidy topiary, well done!
@bridgetulrich1711 3 years ago

Beautiful topiary! I have never tried this but now I’m interested to try it - I’ll keep a look out for a nice boxwood to try
@amydiericks7139 3 years ago

Great tutorial - love your hat!
@baskitcase1 4 years ago

Loved hearing Stewart’s voice. It made him come alive and not just a ghost in the background. The tutorial was spot on. I’m going to have to make the rounds to see what I can find. In fact I am going to dedicate one day a week for garden shopping.
@susandudley171 4 years ago

Thank you for the tutorial. A Lazy Susan would make turning pot so easy. I use one for painting. Don't you love it when others put in their 2 cents. Lol.. love your channel, garden and videos.
@jeanieh9386 3 years ago

It’s meditative to WATCH you trim the boxwood.
@charandes3213 3 years ago

We use those scoops for our animal feed. Get them at the feed stores.
@allysonh6410 4 years ago

Stewart! Whhhyyyyyy?! Like so woulda loved to have seen the top!! 😭🤷‍♀️🤪
@lizeee7840 4 years ago

This was so relaxing to watch, love it. Thanks for sharing
@sandraryan7713 4 years ago

We could not see any cutting on top ball. Stuart needed to move the camera up. Thanks for lesson.
@nicholasnoll-lamantia6098 4 years ago

I am so excited to give this a try!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!