Topiaries are shrubs of various sizes and heights that have been clipped and cut into ornamental shapes and designs. A horticultural art form, topiaries first made their appearance in ancient Rome. Topiaries were natural décor found in the gardens of the wealthy and designed and maintained by hired help to represent their social status and Read More
Archives for March 2011
How to Make a Topiary Tree Article
Follow the steps below and illustrations to make a star ivy ball topiary for for your home or garden. Substitute the star ivy with artificial star ivy vines for an indoor topiary display. Creating an Ivy Topiary Ivy topiaries do not need much water. Over watering could cause root rot and it will then die very Read More
How To Make a Christmas Tabletop Topiary Article
If you are looking for a fun arts and crafts project to create with your kids this holiday season, try making a tabletop tree decoration. Tiny holiday trees require only minimal time and effort to make, but your family will enjoy the results all season long. This version of a tabletop topiary is made from Read More
How to Make a Silk Topiary Article
The ancient art of topiary was brought to this country by the early colonists. You can carry on the tradition with these easy projects. Making cone and ball artificial topiaries take about an hour to make. You can use all sorts of different materials to create a topiary from your minds eye. This year we Read More
How to Make a Ball Topiary Article
How to make a Ball Topiary Follow the below steps and illustrations below to make a star ivy ball topiary for your outdoor garden or to highlight in your home. Substitute the live star ivy with artificial star ivy vines for an indoor topiary display. Decorate your ivy topiary to match a season or interior decor. You Read More
Indoor & Outdoor Topiary Tree & Plants Article
Decorate the interior of your home or office or landscape outdoors with our exquisite topiary trees . Our outdoor plants are crafted in many shapes and styles including spiral topiaries, cone topiaries, ball topiaries, fruit topiaries, flower topiaries & ivy topiaries. We also carry a wonderful line of preserved topiaries grown from nature and naturally Read More
Visual Merchandising Article
“I gazed and gazed but little thought what wealth the show to me had brought” William Wordsworth Interior design is a main aspect in visual merchandising. The eye is the link that connects the mind and the heart with the external world. It is only through sight that any image gets recorded in the fancy, Read More
Interior Decorating – Hotels and Restaurants Article
“Order a steak and they send us a pie” E.E.Cummings Restaurants and hotels strive to build a loyal following of patrons that return again and again. To that end you have to serve excellent food or deliver a clean room that is warm and welcomes your patron home. Managers go to great lengths to make Read More
Office Interiors Article
“You can’t run the society on data and computers alone.” Alvin Toffler The interior decorator is an artist who creates wonderful themes with a pragmatic visual effect. Live with beauty and work with willingness. Interior design has a great role to play toward the success of any business. The place, the decorated premises, is a Read More
Yucca Plants Article
The yucca plant like the Aloe plant is used is a variety of ways by many different cultures. This article takes a look at some of uses of the Yucca plant and its origins. The Yucca plant is often used to treat arthritis, joint pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are treated by Yucca. Read More