If you have planters or urns by your front door like I do, you may have replaced those plants many times over the years. I sure have in mine! I’ve done seasonal flowers, real topiaries that lasted about 2 years, but in the long run, nothing really lasts there forever if it’s real. Real plants are subject to weather and the time of year makes a difference in what you can plant out there. I got tired of trying to change those urns out for the seasons, so I finally went faux. I can’t wait to show you how good and real they look!
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I’ve had these urns for a few years and they are from Home Depot originally. They are lightweight resin and I drilled holes in them for drainage. These urns from Home Depot are very similar. So are these urns from Lowes.
I got this set of faux boxwood 18″ round topiaries for Christmas from Renee and Lauren. They asked me what I wanted and this was the perfect thing to ask for. I started searching online and found this pretty set of boxwood topiaries for a good price of $129 for the pair. I read the reviews which were really good and figured they would work for my needs too. They do! Mine are the 24″ x 18″ medium size.
They came packed in a box, so I took them out and fluffed the foliage. I also cut off the lip of the plastic container they were in since I didn’t want water to sit in them.
They are set in some sort of resin/plaster which should hold them in place just fine. I took out the old plants that were in my urns and left about 1/2 the dirt in them. Then I simply placed the new topiaries on top of the flattened dirt and covered them both with marble chips we had on hand.
And here’s how they look on our front porch. I love them so much! I like that they look very natural and they are not completely perfect, but have little tendrils of leaves popping up all over. Just fluff the leaves and pull the stems around to cover any holes.
I covered the bottom of the container completely with the marble chips and it finishes them off nicely with no dirt showing.
The trunk looks very realistic too and they are the perfect accent for the porch and these urns. I’ll be so glad to not have to seasonally replace these plants anymore. These faux boxwood should last for years. Just wanted to share in case you’ve got planters are are tired of replacing plants too! I’m all ready for spring now!
Beautiful! And a great idea for property we purchased in the country and are not there all the time. I was wondering how to have something green to look at without worrying about not being in place to water and take care of live plants. I really enjoy your blog style. Thank you for sharing your ideas/information.
They look great! I have similar urns and gives me inspiration for those!
That a great idea to cut down the pot to eliminate water standing inside. I can’t believe I’m 61 and had never thought of that before. Sometimes it’s never too late to have a lightbulb moment.
Do they look plastic? Especially in the sun?
Carol, they really look very realistic even close up, but of course when you touch them you can tell they are fake.
Great idea, especially for shade. I have a mini one in a decorative pot inside my home. It looks like you did a great job installing them.
Looks great.
Great post. I just ordered the medium sized topiaries for my front porch. Love your blog. I always get great ideas from you.
Mary
They look so realistic! Thank you for the tip!
That’s a great idea. I have the same Urns….and have tried every flower there is to be planted…so this will be a perfect solution! Thanks for sharing with us. I truly enjoy your ideas!
I love them and they look great! I wonder how well they’ll hold up to sun/sunlight. Most plastic fades in the sun from my experience. I wish you well with your topiaries! ❤️
What a thoughtful gift! Topiary always looks so classic, and your urns are perfect partners. Love it all.
These look great and for 2, that’s a great price.
Rhoda, those topiaries look so beautiful in your urns! I like the idea of using the white rock to fill up the urn. Those topiaries look so real. How nice you won’t have to worry about watering them! Enjoy!
Another great tip Rhoda!
Love these boxwood bushes. May I ask where you finally found them? My front porch is shaded and I’ve had problems with plants there without sun, so these faux bushes would be great!
I try to keep up with your blogs – I’ve found so many good ideas!!
Hi Emily, I shared the links right here in the post, so look for it. Read all the post and thank you!
My concrete urns get as hot as an oven in the summer, and many of my plants have died over the years. Amazon delivered these faux boxwoods today and I’m very pleased that they’re so realistic. Thanks for posting these and for the tip to cut off the plastic lip!
Great, I hope you enjoy them too!
I am wondering if they faded in the sunlight. I had a plastic topiary and it did fade. Of course it was $40 as opposed to your which were about $20 more.
HI, Kathy, I’ve only had mine a year or so, but so far, they haven’t faded.