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Name: Kate S Wales UK (Zone 9a)           Eviesmummy Mar 24, 2013 11:42 AM CST |
I've just bought this on Ebay.  I want to try my hand at making a Semp ball when I have enough chicks (so probably not for a while yet). Although I think I'm going to try and find a tall vase like container or plinth to place it on rather than hang it. Does anyone have any good tips for planting shapes? I made some topiary frames last summer for hedging plants - they still have a way to grow to fill the frames, but I see even more semp ones in the future! Kate UK |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b)              |
| Bev and Chris have done these. Some one else has, but I can't remember who. Must be old age catching up to me.  That is one lovely sphere. I see it is in two halves. Take it apart and line it with core or moss, fill with potting soil and place the halves together again. Then plant. |
Name: Greg Colucci Seattle WA (Zone 8b)          gg5 Mar 24, 2013 11:32 PM CST |
Kate are you asking do people have other ideas for "frames"?? Lynn has a gorgeous swan frame, and I've seen others on here too, also can't remember!  |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin      |
| That will be fun to plant Kate and should be gorgeous! I would prepare it the way Lynn suggested. Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Kate S Wales UK (Zone 9a) Eviesmummy Mar 25, 2013 4:38 AM CST |
| Thanks for the tips Lynn I'd love to see your swan frame if you have pics. Greg, it was more how to go about planting them, but I always love to see what others have created  Kate UK |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin |
| Kate, here is an article I wrote on making succulent wreaths, but I use the same method for planting any topiaries. http://garden.org/ideas/view/g... Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Kate S Wales UK (Zone 9a) Eviesmummy Mar 25, 2013 5:14 AM CST |
| Thanks Chris, thats really informative, the watering instructions especially. Kate UK |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin |
| You're welcome. Look forward to seeing your globe planted! Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b) |
That is a great article Chris. I forgot about it.  Kate I don't have a swan topiary, it is a brass swan that I planted. |
Name: Kate S Wales UK (Zone 9a) Eviesmummy Mar 25, 2013 8:51 AM CST |
| Ah I remember seeing that pic Lynn, it's a beauty! Kate UK |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b) |
| Thank you Kate. I found the swan at a yard sale for $1.00. I love yard/garage sales.  |
Name: BlueFox Grand Forks, B.C. Cdn. Zone 5A (Zone 4a) Romantic & Rustic, Xeric & Organic     BlueFox Apr 5, 2013 3:52 PM CST |
| Kate, you might like this tutorial on my site (hope it doesn't look too much like self promo ) http://www.drought-smart-plant... These are super easy to make, and very effective. You'll see on the tutorial that I recommend using a large planter or something really solid as a base; these suckers are heavy! |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b) |
| Great tutorial Jacki. |
Name: Greg Colucci Seattle WA (Zone 8b) gg5 Apr 5, 2013 9:37 PM CST |
 Thanks Jacki! |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin |
Your sphere filled in nicely Jacki!  Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
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