How Do You Make A Spiral Topiary Tree?
Topiary plants were once found only in formal gardens or on the estate grounds of the wealthy. Today, gardeners everywhere enjoy creating these living works of art by trimming and shaping plants into specific forms. Topiaries range from simple geometric shapes to complicated designs made from several combined plants. A spiral is a basic topiary shape simple to create at home. Select an upright tree with a straight trunk. Yews or Alberta spruces are recommended choices for spirals because they have short lateral branches and fine needles that respond well to trimming. Choose a small tree so you can reach the top easily. Tie one end of the string at the top of the tree. Wind the string around the tree from the top to the bottom to mark the spiral shape. Leave a foot or more between the spirals of the string to allow plenty of room to create the spiral shape. Use the pruning clippers and carefully trim back the branches along the path of the string. Some branches may need to be removed al
