I planted this topiary form back in May. It is a seal balancing a ball on it's nose and it is the healthiest of a group of several animal forms that I attempted to nurture through the summer. It wasn't easy keeping the topiaries hydrated during this very hot and dry summer. They had to watered, sometimes twice a day, and also needed regular haircuts and grooming. But once covered, they are fun to look at and are different than the usual pot of geraniums. The base of the seal is covered with a perennial vine called 'creeping jenny' and the top with a creeping thyme. Any plant that vines and grows quickly is good to use. Ivys and myrtles are particularly good choices. Topiaries are tricky and need some maintenance, but they are a good choice if you are looking to try something different and fun.
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