Thursday, April 29, 2010

For the Love of Myrtle...

In high school, I worked part-time in a flower shop named Wild Thyme. This shop had the most gorgeous myrtle topiaries and started my love affair with this plant... 


Unfortunately, these fickle plants are sort of like having a pet. They need just the right amount of water, sunlight, heat, humidity and regular grooming. If any of these conditions are off, you've quickly got a perfectly shaped dead plant on your hands.
 
However, when maintained these topiaries are beautiful and chic. They are a perfect accessory for the home and have a great architectural quality to them.


Larger varieties that can withstand changes in temperature are also great outside...

They perfect in place of flowers at a party (and can be rented and returned)...

(Photos: Snug Harbor Farm, Living it at Home, Martha Stewart Living)

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