DIY Olive Tree Topiary
Who doesn't love a really simple craft or DIY decor project to spruce up their home!? I'm for sure on board when it comes to simple, cheap, and effective projects! This one definitely lives up to all of those things!
Supplies
Pot
Moss
Floral Foam
Floral Tape or Floral Wire (optional)
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Used Plastic Grocery Bags
Wire Cutters
I started by clipping the stems down a bit so they were the height I wanted. I made them 22″ tall from the bottom of the stem to the top of the tallest stem. And then I arranged the two stems together to create one bigger spray of leaves.
I used just a little bit of floral wire that I had on hand to secure the stems together, but floral tape would be great for this too if you want a more realistic look!
Next I put my foam in my pot, but since the foam I had on hand was smaller than the pot, I used extra grocery bags to hold the foam in place.
Once my foam was centered in the pot, I stuck my olive leaf arrangement in the center of the foam, and pushed it all the way to the bottom. Then I used a glue gun to glue the stems into place – making them stay in place better.
The final step was to place a little bit of moss on the top of the foam, up to the edge of the pot. This just makes the plant look a little bit more real and covers up all the ugly foam and grocery bags. Or you could also fill it up with dirt to make it look even more natural!
That's alll there is to it! If you're a visual learner, watch the quick 6 minute video on our blog to see the whole process! (click the little button below to go to our blog)
This project was super quick – only 5-10 min! It sure didn’t break the bank either at around $20! And its not just a tiny little plant either! Wahoo!
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Suggested materials:
- Pot
- 2 Olive Leaf Sprays
- Moss
- Floral Foam
- Floral Wire
- Hot Glue Gun
- Used Grocery Bags
- Wire Cutters
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Are these real olive sprays or artificial? Would real branches and leaves wilt pretty fast?
I really like this project, thanks for sharing! What size pot did you use and is it a table or floor size?
Can I use real olive sprays?
what was the purpose of knotting the bags?