How to Create a Double Ball Topiary out of a Two Gallon Shrub 

I found a lazy-susan at a garage sale that would be great for turning a project like this. Thanks for the tips and tricks!

A true sculptor, removing all the unnecessary bits to reveal the real identity within! Thank you for sharing! I now have 3 formed topiaries and 6 in transition!

Hi Linda! I have to say I absolutely love your channel and I've been going crazy with it:) You've given me the courage to start doing topiaries and now I'm looking for ugly shrubs and pots all the time. Since I lost my. beloved horse Cappy last May, gardening as been my new happy place and provides me with alot of peace in my heart. Thank you!

I love your topiaries, the tips and everything, but going beyond... I love your red hunter boots.

Looking forward to a video on starting new plants from cuttings!🌿

Great tutorial - love your hat!

It's a feed scoop, you can pick them up at any farm supply store! I love the topiary, and I can't wait to make one! Thanks Linda!

Amazing that the floppy boxwood became this love topiary-in-training! Thanks for letting us watch the process and realizing we can topiary almost any shrub.

Stewart! Whhhyyyyyy?! Like so woulda loved to have seen the top!! 😭🤷‍♀️🤪

Thank you for the tutorial. A Lazy Susan would make turning pot so easy. I use one for painting. Don't you love it when others put in their 2 cents. Lol.. love your channel, garden and videos.

Loved hearing Stewart’s voice. It made him come alive and not just a ghost in the background. The tutorial was spot on. I’m going to have to make the rounds to see what I can find. In fact I am going to dedicate one day a week for garden shopping.

Beautiful topiary! I have never tried this but now I’m interested to try it - I’ll keep a look out for a nice boxwood to try

I hate when people accuse me of lolly-gagging when I’m quite clearly dilly-dallying! Linda, fellow OKC gardener here. I’m a big fan and am now learning the art of topiary. Thank you for your instruction on all things gardening, decorating, and outdoor fashion. Will you consider an in-person garden tour for your adoring fans?

We use those scoops for our animal feed. Get them at the feed stores.

Such fun watching what was a wild and wooly shrub transformed into an obedient and tidy topiary, well done!

Cut a bleach bottle (with handle) in half to use upside-down for a perfect scoop. Bottom half of the bottle can be used as a plant pot saucer too. We use in the greenhouse, potting shed (yes I am blessed with both) and bird seed. Love this channel

It’s meditative to WATCH you trim the boxwood.

Just watching you clip away and with the birds singing made for a very meditative moment for me. I am also very fond of pruning plants. Your new topiary has s great start! Hope to see it again as it matures into a full topiary.

We could not see any cutting on top ball. Stuart needed to move the camera up. Thanks for lesson.

You probably won't see this, but you can get those metal scoops at the feed store. We use them to scoop out grain. There is a big and little size.

Stuart speaks! Interesting working dynamic, you guys have.. we could all use a Stuart in our lives! 💐

I love that term "lollygagging"! I use it with my own kids and students at times.🤣 I was wondering, the topiary is not centered in the pot, I know this is due to the direction it was growing in its original pot, but would you ever go back at some point and correct that or move it to another pot? It would drive me crazy! Lol

I don't have time to watch the video right now, but I did want to say, I love those red rubber boots! Oh, and your hat is to die for!

You have given me a love for topiary! I have bought 3 small boxwoods ( on clearance!!) and have a sweet start of my topiary collection! I'm now on the lookout for a taller one and try my hand on a double topiary . Would love to have Stuart do some closeup camera work when you are clipping and showing how to tie the trunk to the stake.

Thank you, Linda & Stuart! This was a lesson I needed as I have two boxwood I want to make into double ball form, but have been very nervous about it. Appreciate your time and efforts to educate us! “Lollygag” is an expression I’ve heard my entire life (also dilly dally, dawdle, loafing, all used to express the same intent), but I have no idea where it came from either! 😂 🙌💚🌿🌳

check out a farm store to find the metal scoop. That's where I bought one years ago.

Tractor supply carries similar scoops 💜 I have two, I ❤️ Thank you for the start to finish video, loved it!

Had no desire to buy a boxwood but it called out to me because it was struggling and marked down to $3 repot feed and haircut she looks happy.

How interesting to watch you choose to stake~straighten the boxwood... ! ..because i would have planted the root ball crooked & let the plant stand straight that way!

I have been watching lots of bonsai trimming and niwaki trimming. The cloud pruning is really teasing my creative juices.

I'm a fellow OKC gardener. I love, love, love your style of gardening. I also love boxwoods. I got some topiary frames in the shape of a bear, a teapot, a bunny and a elephant take I started this year.

Okay, gathered some courage and planted two Green Beauty boxwoods in pots yesterday, grabbed my Fiskars snippets and went to town! My very first topiary, despite living just across the river from Colonial Williamsburg’s inspiring gardens all these years. And you are right, the pea gravel makes an awesome mulch!

That is a feed scoop for livestock. I've had one for years that I used to feed my calves with. The last few years it's been a handy garden tool . You should be able to find one at a tractor supply or Atwoods or maybe even a locally-owned feed store.

LOVE watching your videos Mrs. Linda!! Love all things garden as well as thrift store treasures you find. Love how genuine you are as well.💗💗💗💗

Watched this video yesterday. I happened to stop at an Amish feed store. They had the scoops you referenced. They are Feed Scoops made in Minnesota. I purchased the 3and 4 quart sizes. They are galvanized steel. Thanks for the tip.

Turned out fantastic! 👍🏻😃

This is just Exactly What I wanted! Thank you, Linda!

Love the red boots and of course, watching your video. You’re the BEST❤️

Thank you for bein" Real ! It is refreshing, my fellow Tope Ho' 😂

I am so excited to give this a try!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

This was so relaxing to watch, love it. Thanks for sharing

Please thanks for your info and I appreciate your time you have for us

You inspired me to try it out on an eastern red cedar volunteer in my flower bed. It looks good so far.

I also leave terra cotta pots out year round, I had a pair of huge pots that finally gave it up after 18 years outdoors. BTW doing some gravel soon as top dressing of a potted hibiscus, and some more pots , thanks for the inspiration. Yes, those scoops are fab! I have several I've picked up while thrifting and use for potting, kitty litter and of course for feeding the chickens. Tractor supply stores carry those feed scoops. Thanks for sharing, you make it look easy!

I could watch you construct a topiary everyday. I thought this boxwood would not work the way it was leaning over in the the beginning.😊 Well you worked it out great!

Good job

.......Newbie here, just came across your videos & I am really enjoying them. Now that I finally have a yard to call my own, I'm going to rely heavily on your knowledge. Thank You! P.S. You have an awesome back yard!!

Another awesome video! I have been so overwhelmed with the state of my garden, but your enthusiasm & love for gardening has inspired me once again. Thank you!! 🌺🦋

This is excellent! Gonna do this with my daughter! Thank you so much for this! Looks like so much relaxing fun!

First time watching your video and thank you sooo much for sharing.. I loved loved your video.. I've never attempted a topiary but I'm tempted into trying.. Thank you all the way from South Africa

I really enjoy your explanations of how to do things. You make everything seem achievable. Inspired by you, I am just beginning adding topiary to my garden. Thank you so much for all your advice.

Stuart! We couldn't see the too part of the topiary. Couldn't see Linda working on it!!!🤪

I agree there needs to be a little better videography but I have boxwoods that have been struggling and that I’ve been planning on moving. This has inspired me to put at least one in a pot and try a topiary. Thanks for that!

Thank you Linda, you are brilliant!

💚 The “uncut” version!

PS I watch all your videos have been a fan for years. Fellow Okie Gardener here in Norman. Would love to visit your garden some day if they ever let us start having tours again.

that's fantastic, thankyou.

I could see how that would be meditative, might have to find myself a boxwood begging to be a topiary. Yrs ago on Garden's Diary one garden she went to the owner had, either huge topiary or arborvitae in pots on round plant dollies, easy peasy for turning to the sun.

I love your gravel scoop. I have a very similar one and I got it at a farm store (Agway) many, many years ago. It's for scooping out the poop from the rabbit cages. At least that's what we used it for. I still have it and use it for several gardening chores. I wonder if they still make them.

Nice job done

Root cutting . Love to know about it

Hey Linda, great video! You give us confidence to try. Thank you for your expertise. 🌻

Would appreciate video on plant cuttings.

Thank you for wearing the Military Red Hunter Boots, beautiful garden.

Just love your videos!

Go to your local livestock feed store for those scoops. They come in a couple of sizes. I started using them for horse feed and then bought some for my potting soil and compost!

Great video. Very inspirational. You make it look so easy :)

🤗😝 Thank you! Buying a couple and making my own!

Love you channel! I’m a new subscriber!

Saw some ‘vintage type” feed scoops on Etsy and Wayfair.

Beautiful work... Very inspirational.

I bought these scoops at Tractor Supply to fill my bird feeders.

Thank you for sharing !

Most livestock feed stores will have those scoops. Great video as always!

Linda.I stick with you till the end of your videos. Tried my hand at the two box woods I purchased, and wish I had checked out how to salvage the larger pieces. I can tell you have youth on your side cuz I never could have sat like you did. Wonder if pea gravel in a full sun area will be too hot? Tfs cheers

Linda I absolutely love your videos! I feel I am learning so much from you and am very appreciative! But..... I felt so frustrated while watching this one. I was so excited to learn how you do the double ones, sadly just could not see it well at all. Would you please consider doing another tutorial on doing a double? I think a lot of us are wondering what the heck Stewart was doing during this video. I also would like for you to consider putting a white board behind the topiary during the whole process so that we can see and maybe some zooming in would be nice. Also could you maybe show this topiary now so that we can get a look at the top or have you already done so?

I loved this video. I have several that were bought preshaped. My favorite thing for my garden .Thanks!Mzry

Nice demonstration! That scoop you use for your gravel is an animal feed scoop. Look for it in the feed stores or online!

Love this and love your channel! I’ve got a question that I’ve not been able to find an answer to: can crepe myrtle be formed into a topiary? I have a couple black diamond crepe myrtles that are about the size of your shrub. Thanks for your help!

Love that hat

You can find a scoop at a feed store for farm animals.

Linda, This was another wonderful video. I appreciated that you said don't be afraid. You EVEN make me feel like I can do some of the things you show us!Rocky Question: Ha! Can you please tell me the exact name and color of the gravel? I looked but I can't tell which one is yours. It seems to have a reddish color and I like it because it goes w/ my house brick. I didn't find a red gravel online so if you would give me more info? THANKS! Also I NEED info on artificial turf: where do you have it down, the grass all look real to me! Brand, type, etc. please. How was it installed to lay flat. (This is new to me but I am interested. I'd rather hear from you than a salesman who may or may NOT know how to help me. You have a sweet personality and I really do LOVE watching you. You give me info. and cpurage to think about trying uncharted waters. And for that I deeply THANK you!

I love your blog. How do you keep all of your topiaries watered?

Love it great video!

So interesting and very helpful.

I found the feed scoop for just over $10 on Amazon, right below the search listing for the one you posted.

I wish the camera man would have shown the top of it. Looked like it was cut off.

Hi loved your video very interesting and helpful l have wanted yo have a go at making a double ball topiary so after watching you video l know how to do it so thank you.

Very instructional!! Thank you! Would you post a picture of the completed topiary on Instagram, so that we can see the top ball?

GORGEOUS VIDEOS!!!!!!!!

Linda thank you so much for sharing. Do you buy them with longer branches to start with? I have found any like that. Or is it a certain variety??

What's the Latin for Boxwood? Is it a type of Buxus? (Which we call 'Box' in the UK.) I wondered if it was the same genus. 🙂

I am so going to try this..it will probably end up a mess BUT ...if I never try i will never know if its something I may be good at.

Awesome and thank you! Curious, how long until it becomes the "perfect" double?

Maybe some sort of drop cloth as a backdrop would work better while cutting for demonstration. It was very difficult to differentiate the topiary from the background. I'm in zone 6 and my shrubs do not last in containers only arborvitae works well. Can arborvitae be made into topiary form?

How nice.

Next time you get another box like that one. Please topiary a bird. I would love to see it. Please, please,please.

I always curious of how it is done. However, it would be more helpful when you demonstrate again to bring the camera in closer when you were snipping off blooms. It was difficult to see. Thank you.

Great video, except your camera showed too much foreground, so we couldn't see the top of the topiary. I think we got the idea, but it would have been nice to see the top.

Good afternoon 😃🌞 🌸😃🌼😃