Balls, cones and clipped forms, kept sharp on a maintenance schedule.

What's included

• Precision hand-clipping to maintain existing balls, cones, pyramids and standards
• Establishing new topiary forms on box, yew, holly or Ilex crenata where the plant and position suit it
• A maintenance schedule tailored to the species - box and yew hold a crisp line longer between cuts than faster growers
• All clippings cleared

What suits topiary here

Yew and box are the classic choices and both do reasonably well a street or two back from direct salt spray. On an exposed seafront plot, Ilex crenata tolerates the wind better than box and still takes a crisp clip. We'll tell you honestly if a spot is too exposed for the form you want.

Pricing

Established topiary maintenance is usually priced per visit based on the number and size of forms, from around £60 for a small job. New topiary establishment is quoted individually.