Topiary art: what is it?
For create a real zen garden at home, the basis is to master the size of the shrubs so as to sculpt them to give them a decorative shape: this is called topiary art.
This type of size requires patience and a lot of follow-up work. To help you learn, our garden expert offers a demonstration on an azalea to sculpt it in the shape of a half sphere.
The right tools
Bring pruning shears for any thicker branches, but above all of a hedge trimmer (on battery is even better) or failing that, a manual hedge trimmer which, on the other hand, requires a certain technique.
The right method
Always start pruning from the top before going around the shrub delicately then, finally, its contours. It is also possible to use a template.
The right period
The size is to be done in autumn.
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