Each Animal Topiary is constructed in two parts for easy access in filling and planting the form. The 3-dimensional form is handcrafted from closely woven wire with a protective coating to resist rust. These topiaries create natural, lifelike works of art for your garden. With more than 50 innovative designs to choose from, there is something for everyone. "GONE TO THE DOGS" and "ABSOLUTE DOGS" are popular forms. We have Dragonflies , Frogs, Bumble Bees, and several different Rabbits. You may purchase the frame alone or the frame mossed and ready for planting, or we will custom plant a frame for you. Come visit our animals at the STUDIO GREENHOUSE in Joplin MO.
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The Studio Greenhouse is an authorized dealer, in Missouri, for Green Piece Wire Art. "Gone to the Dogs" including wire frames, mossed wire frames and "Absolute Dogs". Absolute Dogs are (closely spaced wire) sculptures.
Topiaries may be purchased in one of the following ways.
1. Purchase the wire frame only, ready to stuff and plant. 2. Purchase the frame mossed with a superior grade of sphagmum moss ready to plant. 3. Purchase "Absolute" (closely spaced wire art) sculptures. We place orders with Greenpiece Wire Art on a regular basis. You should allow 2 to 4 weeks for for your topiary to arrive at the Studio Greenhouse.
Below, please find the complete price list of all topiaries.
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2011 TOPIARY PRICE LITS |
2011 "GONE TO THE DOGS" TOPIARY PRICE LIST |
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| PLANTING YOUR TOPIARY - STEP 1: Select plant material that roots from stems and is spreading in habit (i.e. ivy, scotch moss or rockery plants). If using more than one variety of plant in the same animal, be sure to select compatible plants (sun vs. shade or wet vs. dry). Choose drought-tolerant plants for the animal’s extremities (i.e. ears, horns), since they will dry out fastest, or restrict plant material to the sides and top of your piece. Choose small pots of plants, or larger selections may be cut into plugs (containing roots) about 1" thick and as wide as the openings between the wires.
PLANTING –STEP 2: Working from the inside of the frame, place your first plug into the wire frame (it may be necessary to shake off excess soil), gently pulling the longer stems of plant material through the wires. Gradually push the root ball against the wire, continuing to pull plant stems through. Gently stuff some moss against the sides and base of the root ball to hold the plant in place. Continue to add moss and plants until the frame is full. Plant the second half of the frame in the same manner. Connect the halves with the plastic connectors provided.
PLANTING –STEP 3: Trim excess moss with scissors. Gently place plant stems over frame, holding them in place with wire fern picks (provided), or cut and bend #20 wire into picks. Soak complete frame in a bucket of diluted starter fertilizer or, if too large, water with fertilizer. Keep in a shaded area out of the wind for several days until plants settle in. Water daily! When all is well, display in garden in sun or shade as required by plants selected.
CONTINUED CARE: Check plant for water daily as you would a hanging basket. Keep in mind extremities dry out quickly. Fertilize every other week with a balanced fertilizer such as 20-20-20 or another fertilizer that suits your plant requirements. Occasionally, the moss will need re-trimming with scissors. Continue to train the plant stems to the shape of the frame, using the provided fern picks and pinching plants for branching as desired.
OVER-WINTERING HARDY PLANTS, SEDUM, HARDY IVY, ETC: Water well before frost. Move to a protected location or unheated garage away from drying winds. If mice are likely to be a problem, spray with rodent repellent. Place near a window for diffused light and water about once a month. Topiaries may also be partially buried and heavily mulched.
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