25 DIY Container Topiary Ideas To Beautify Your Home

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Beautify your indoor space, entryway, or garden with these 12 best DIY Topiary Ideas for containers.


1. DIY Artificial Topiary

Buying artificial topiaries for your home can be very expensive, but this step by step DIY video here teaches you how to create them cheaply.

2. DIY Olive Topiary

This olive topiary idea here can change the appearance of your interior. It’s quick, simple, and inexpensive.

3. Herb Topiary from Cuttings

Choose cuttings of woody herbs to create terrific topiary specimens, this informative article at thecrownedgoat guides you about everything you need to learn to do this!

4. Faux Boxwood Topiary

Decorate your living room with this faux boxwood topiary DIY here. You’ll need a few general supplies and a small investment of time to get it done!

5. DIY Jasmine Topiary

Create a jasmine topiary, it may not look as beautiful as the common topiary plants, but it’ll greet you with the most delightful fragrance. Click here to see the original post!

6. DIY Moss Topiary

Create the moss topiary–fresh, fluffy, and bright. Check out this blog to see the step by step tutorial!

7. Rustic Heart-Shaped Topiary

This is beautiful, learn how to create lush and rustic heart-shaped topiary, with an ivy plant following the instructions available at the Hometalk!

8. DIY Fake Plant Topiary

If you fail at keeping your indoor plants alive, fake plants, as long as they look natural can be an option. Moreover, you can create nice topiaries with them as well. Check out this tutorial to learn more!

9. Beautiful Peony Topiary

This is beautiful, learn to create decorative peony topiaries for your home, showcase them at some event or keep them flanking at your fireplace. Here’s the DIY tutorial!

10. Interesting DIY Faux Plant Topiary Tutorial

Even if you hate faux plants (just like us), you can give it a try. At My Vintage Porch, check out this one more DIY topiary idea!

11. DIY Moss Ball Topiary

If you didn’t make mind trying out our number six tutorial, convince yourself to try this one with Artificial moss balls. Click here to see the how-to!

12. Topiary Orb

Now, this is with the real plant! Follow this DIY here to create a nice tabletop centerpiece using a hanging plant; it involves recycling as well.

13. Real Ivy Topiary

Ivy is a versatile and hardy plant that makes an excellent choice for topiary. In this DIY, create a real ivy topiary and start with a pre-grown ivy plant or propagate your own from cuttings.  Here is how.

14. DIY Myrtle Topiary

In this DIY, use this fragrant plant that makes an ideal choice for a DIY topiary project. Choose a fancy container like this and fill it with well-draining soil.

15. Rosemary Topiary

This DIY will help you use rosemary, which is a popular herb and can be shaped into a beautiful topiary. With regular pruning and proper care, your rosemary topiary will not only look beautiful but will also provide you with fresh herbs for cooking. Check out the idea here.

16. Potted Hydrangea Topiary

Hydrangeas are a popular flowering shrub that can be shaped into a stunning topiary, and if you use basket containers like these, it will take this DIY to the next level. Ensure to select a hydrangea plant that is well-suited for container growing.

17. Outdoor Topiary Trees

DIY Outdoor topiary trees are a fantastic way to add height and visual interest to your garden or patio. Use a hardy, evergreen, or deciduous tree that is well-suited for your climate and plant it in a container and shape the tree into the desired topiary shape using pruning shears. Here is the idea.

18. Boxwood Topiary in Clay Pots

Boxwood is a classic plant that is well-suited for topiary. This DIY uses clay pots to to complement the plant. Choose a clay pot that is the right size for your plant and provides good drainage, and you can also use a designer and colored clay pot. Here is the picture for inspiration.

19. Miniature  Myrtle Topiary

This DIY includes keeping the much smaller version of Myrtle. To create a miniature clipped myrtle topiary, start by selecting a small myrtle plant that is well-suited for container growing. Choose a small container that is the right size, and you are good to go for the DIY.

20. Lavender Topiary in Pots

This Lavender DIY is a beautiful and fragrant idea that can be shaped easily into a topiary. Shape your lavender plant into the desired topiary shape using pruning shears, and have this amazing idea at your home.

21. DIY Stork-family Topiary

This out-of-box topiary can be easily made by either moss or a similar type of plant. Get some artificial beak and eyes for your stork family and see how it puts your home in the limelight. Here is the idea.

22. Stunning Vase Topiary

This is one of the stunning ideas that require a bit of skill. If you are a pro at making a topiary, this idea should not be hard for you. Check how breathtaking it looks.

23. DIY Bunny Topiary

Use some pruning shears skills and make this amazing bunny topiary which can add a new charm to your place. Here is a picture of how it looks.

24. Spiral Topiary Tree

This Spiral Topiary Tree is another amazing DIY on the list that will give a classy look to your surroundings. You can use a black ringed pot for this idea which will add to its beauty. Here is the idea. 

25. Triangular Topiary Tree

Here is one of the best and probably the easiest DIY that you can make. This pyramid-like topiary can be shaped while using sticks like here while shaping it.

 


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