How to Make a Heart Shaped Ivy Topiary

Topiaries are made into a variety of shapes for in the home and in gardens by shaping and trimming ivy as it grows. Heart-shaped ivy has continued to be a common design, fitting easily into household pottery while using indoor ivy varieties. Make your own heart-shaped ivy topiary instead of spending a lot on a ready-made one.

18-gauge green floral wires
Pliers
Wire cutters
Potted ivy plant
Wooden floral plant stake with attached wire
24-gauge green cloth-covered floral wire

Instructions

- 1
  Twist two ends of 18-gauge green floral wires together approximately 1 inch from the tips.
- 2
  Bend and shape the wires into a heart shape using the twisted ends as the center-top and the opposite ends as the center bottom.
- 3
  Twist the bottom ends together beginning about 3 inches from the tips.
- 4
  Insert the wire heart into the center of potted ivy's container. If the heart seems unstable, wrap a floral pick around the end and use to stake the wire more securely.
- 5
  Cut several 3-inch pieces of 24-gauge cloth-covered floral wire. The cloth covering will keep the wire from harming the tender plant vines.
- 6
  Select the longest vines of the plants and gently wrap them up each side of the wire heart. Secure them with a piece of cut wire when necessary by gently twisting the wire around the vine and heart 2 to 3 times. Do not over twist or bend the vines to prevent breakage of the vine.
- 7
  Keep the plant watered and in proper light for it grow, filling out the heart as the vines become fuller and longer.

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