@fairygirl Although I know what you mean about those being 2 very different looks it was more the idea of the “formality” of topiary without it...
Thanks @Butterfly6 I’ll take a look and heed the warning!
You’re a star @Butterfly6! Thank you so much
[ATTACH]Just posting this as another example to myself :)
You could be right. The bed is around 6m in length so I really just eyeballed it. :biggrin:I think access is the big issue, one that would...
@fairygirl I think my biggest issue at the moment with all the Hebe options is that they really don’t get big enough. When I look at the images I...
Ah ok, yeah, that makes sense. I do like the upright yews
@pete but can that be shaped into a ball? I was actually thinking of using Irish yew in my front garden but that’s another thread entirely!! lol
Ok, so taking all of this on board, here are my current thoughts for any of yours![ATTACH]
My dad has a hebe in his garden that he said never flowers, though I'm not sure of the variety. It's in full sun so should be in a good spot....
Oh wow, ok. And what sort of size are they now? They look quite big.
Thanks @Butterfly6 that's really useful! I really do want to get some formal shape into the middle of that bed, my heart is set on it but I...
Argh, gardening is so hard! (or it's not hard and is bloody expensive! lol)Would you go with Hebe or Ilex Crenata @fairygirl? The hebe seems a...
I think I have myself convinced. This sort of thing is really inspiring me:[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]The question remains, what is the best...
Hi @Busy-Lizzie good to see you again!I know I probably am making a rod for my back in terms of having to keep the hedge trimmed but I need to...
@Plantminded I've not managed to catch any episodes of GW this year so far, I'm assuming it was on there? Any idea which episode? And don't worry,...
OK all, I’ve been having some thoughtsWhat do you all think of the idea of a run of evergreen topiary balls running along the red line through...
That's incredible @pete. How old is that now?
Ha, 2 things I struggle with lol!
Holy moley @Plantminded! I would be terrified doing that! :wow:It is a gorgeous tree though and looks fantastic in that position.
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