These beautifully shaped plants are can be seen flanking doorways, inside vestibules, and adding beauty to decks around the county. Save time and money by transforming these manicured beauties for the holidays. In just a few quick steps, you can take your topiaries from everyday to perfectly festive. If you aren’t much of a DIY fan, you can even buy Christmas topiaries pre-decorated.
Topiaries and Wire-Edged Ribbon
Wire-edged ribbon is fantastic for making nice full bows and beautifully draped streamers of ribbon. This handy stuff features small wires sewn into the edge of the ribbon so that you can bend the wires to a desired shape and keep them there. Try wrapping it around the center support of topiary between the round orbs. For spiral topiaries, wrap it from the bottom to the top, twisting it as you go. Top off your Christmas topiaries with a beautiful bow in a color that coordinates with the rest of your Christmas decorations.
Topiaries and Christmas Ornaments
Decorate these miniature trees with miniature ornaments in the same colors as your others for an instant Christmas topiary. If your topiary is outdoors, Wrap the hook on the end with a piece of floral wire and poke them into the topiary.
Topiaries and Glittered Branches
Glittered spirals and branches are readily available at your local craft store. These thin branches just poke into the topiary randomly, adding just the right touch for the holidays. Make them shine even more by wrapping your topiary in Christmas lights. Watch the lights bounce off the glitter.
Topiaries and Poinsettia Stems
Nothing says Christmas like poinsettias. Purchase artificial poinsettia blooms that are already attached to wire. Stock up because these are handy decorations to use throughout your home. You only need a handful of them to make a big statement on an everyday topiary.
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