How To Topiary - Basics

Basic techniques and tips for trimming and maintaining topiary. Steve Manning is a UK based topiary artist with decades of experience and knowledge in all things topiary and this is his first instructional video. Whatever tools you use follow all safety instructions that they come with. Steve is very experienced and doesn't always wear gloves or eye protection. We advise you do.
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[@ruralangwin]

Amazing Demonstration!

[@liberationpocket7950]

This is a forgotten art that most people have forgotten or don't know about. Wish people would go back to putting pride in their plants, even if it's just a simple trim

[@akirasakoda4154]

Very informative for those interested in topiary management as a profession. This needs more views!

[@stevemanning4776]

Thanks for your lovely comments. What would you like to see me do or talk about next. Also view my website for inspiration www.topiaryartdesigns.com

[@OneDarMedia]

This was great, thanks for taking the time to make this

[@saunders2034]

Interesting, informative, quick-paced, and fun to watch. Steve is a MASTER! I'm glad I found this video. New subscriber!

[@ssharif8626]

Thank you ever so much. Excellent explanation!

[@user-te7zz8mv3x]

fantastic lessons and topiaries 😍

[@josephphilipk3029]

Beyond words,thanks for sharing.

[@keenobserver6592]

awesome job thanks for teaching me 😇💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💯

[@WeezieV]

I have Dwarf alberta spruce, Blue point juniper and arborvitae in Northeast Ohio. When I moved in to this home, the blue point junipers had a loose spiral shape that I followed, but they aren't at a 45° angle so it looked like tires stacked on top of each other. I have let them grow out for 2 years so this summer I hope to get a good angle and also cut clouds into my Dwarf alberta spruces.

[@ladyjrider666]

Thank you for taking the time to share tips for beginners. I have a yew ordered I hope to try to make my first topiary.

[@stevemanning4776]

Not sure what Shape you are going for but I suggest creating a large egg shape and then cut in hard.

[@ladyjrider666]

@@stevemanning4776 thank you. I haven't decided yet as it'll be dependent on the width and height (between 120cm -150cm from Seagrave nursery. I would like to aim for a cloud prune one day, but that's in the future when I'm more experienced. I really appreciate your advice thank you. :)

[@stevemanning4776]

Cloud pruning. Lovely. Have a look at Niwaki tools and owner Jake Hobson. I think he also has a book. He has done more of that than me. I could direct you but he has done lots.

[@ladyjrider666]

@@stevemanning4776 thanks 😊 I'll have a look, I have a collection of Japanese and tropical plants so for some more evergreen interest I figured learning topiary or niwaki would be a good addition. 😁 I'll check out your other videos too. Your website and work is incredible. I am sea facing elevated with sw facing front garden, so figure the north facing may be best for shelter from the winds.

[@pruningtherapy]

Good job!

[@trudyarnold3855]

Masterpiece! Could we see a yew topiary from beginning when plant is just a bush to final shape? Thanks

[@stevemanning4776]

For geometric shapes. I would grow the tree to the height required. Lightly trimming it each year usually egg shapes work well. Then once a good size, I would cut into it. Dense foliage makes the job easier. Don't expect your piece to look fantastic in the first year. But it will have good shape to work on next year.

[@lizettenoguera9809]

You are an Amazing Artist!

[@maryt1978]

Edward scissorhands!! Impressive

[@nizamdamanhuri933]

Good advice concerning heights.

[@juanadorno1948]

So so beautiful Awesome

[@anarosagovea6178]

Beautiful figures, amazing 👏.

[@ChrisNolin]

Hello Steve, I’ve got a question do you plant one boxwood plant and let it grow or would it be beneficial to plant four together so you get a large upright topiary later on when fully grown? Like the ones you are working on in your video?

[@gardenpruning8100]

Super beautiful. Хорошо всё расказали показали. А пауком я вашим заболел, тоже себе такого паука сделаю,только надо придумать из каких растений.

[@williecampos666]

Awesome!

[@MommaKnowsBestest]

Amazing video

[@PreciousMoments13]

What kind of shrub is good for making topiary? Thank you for your reply I’m Advanced. Great skill you have !

[@stevemanning4776]

Buxus (Boxwood) Is the best for smaller items. Taxus (Yew) for larger items. Both can be cut hard with no killing of the plant. Box gives a good dense finish. Other hedge plants work but never as well.

[@PreciousMoments13]

@@stevemanning4776 thank you very much 😊

[@julesdavis1845]

Wow. You’re a master.wow. Masterful advice. Thank you. Also, where can I buy the rearing unicorn form? We’re in the US.

[@TopiarySteve000]

You can order a frame or two from me via www.topiaryartdesigns.com Shipping can be costly.

[@stevemanning4776]

You will struggle with that in the USA. We do ship but transport is costly. Unicorn is £1,650 gbp but a guess on crating and shipping will be £2,000 gbp You can contact me via my website topiaryartdesigns.com

[@orangeduc3129]

This is amazing

[@blankfacesuk988]

@ 7:38 I shouted, "My god, look at that sphere"

[@laurajones2032]

Thank you!!!

[@lisamiller7143]

Cool

[@Leleleleelelelo]

When he showed the pied piper one I was like "oh my god!"

[@christineribone9351]

On a tall ladder, with a big long hedge trimmer, And an electrical wire behind you!

[@cecemax2604]

Hello I’m trying to find a company that trims topiary…. I’m having no luck at all! I live in Essex

[@stevemanning4776]

The best person to try is my son Luke on 07456152417

[@feynthefallen]

So you don't use the hedge trimmer flush with the surface like most people, but slightly turned inwards. For that alone the video would have been worth it.

[@stevemanning4776]

Yes not flat. Point it inwards. Also we find that extended points on the blade made as guides. Are pointless and give a false illusion of where the cut is. It is hard to find the perfect hedge trimmer. I have removed the extended point guide from mine and point it slightly into the hedge. Thanks for your comment. I take these small things for granted sometimes.

[@williecampos666]

📌 📌 📌 📌 📌 📌 📌 Can you make more videos?

[@gafairbanks2434]

Has anyone ever covered sharpening the tools? Show on this would be great.

[@stevemanning4776]

Type into youtube. Garden tool sharpening. Lots to view.

[@keenobserver6592]

mick from crocodile Dundee

[@mortimersnead5821]

Elvis Costello: Accidents will happen.

[@keenobserver6592]

Nice Accent.

[@athosalmeida7976]

Legal

[@stevemanning4776]

The best person to try is my son Luke on 07456152417