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Topiary shapes needn't ;
be difficult to cultivate | 25%off

TOPIARIES, PLANTS that have been pruned and
trained into unusual shapes, are becoming popular in
Canadian gardens.

Although the formal hedges and fanciful geometric
shapes to classic topiary take many years to grow and
train, you can create simple, fun topiaries in a fairly
short time.

All you need to enjoy this ancient hobby arte a sun-
ny spot and a steady hand with the pruning shears.

* Choosing plants for topiary. Plants for topiary
need to have a dense steady growth habit and be
tough enough to withstand frequent clipping.

Evergreens are best, and offer the advantage of
keeping their shape year round. The most frequently
used are juniper, yew and boxwood.

® Making a classic topiary peacock: The peacock is
the best-loved topiary animal. It’s fast and simple to
make:

1. Choose a healthy plant with at least five sturdy
shoots, each about two feet tall.

2. Divide the shoots, three or move for the tail and
two for the neck and head. Pull the tail shoots gently
away from the head, fan them out ard hold in place
with wire.

3. Wire the neck and head shoots together loosely.
A side shoot held in place with a length of string will
form the beak.

4. Trim with pruning shears to keep desired shape
as the plant matures.

An even quicker way to make the peacock is to use
several plants of appropriate shapes for the tail, body,
neck and head. Planted one behind the other, these
can be rapidly pruned into shape.

For those who want instant results, pre-shaped
topiaries are available at many garden centres.

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An investigation has revealed
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oriented differently to that of fac-.

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This situation contributed to the
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Should the door not reverse, do
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