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May 21, 2019 ~ 10 Comments
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Faux Topiaries for the Front Porch

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Faux Topiaries make my life easier! 

First of all, I absolutely love to garden. Getting my hands in the dirt and watching those little guys grow is so gratifying.

BUT I sometimes fall short when it comes to keeping up with watering. I did install a simple drip irrigation system that I purchased on Amazon last year. It was so simple and really helped to keep the front porch area pots watered. I did not run it to the pots on either side of the door. I didn't want the tubing showing near the door. This is the main issue on keeping things alive in this spot. I've always had huge ferns here, but ready to move to something more constant. 

plants

See the drip irrigation really has clean lines and can be hidden well. 

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Don't get me wrong, I adore the look of the big lush ferns on the front porch. To give you a little perspective……it's still May and we are expecting temps of 97 on Friday through the weekend. 

front door

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These are the same urns that I have had for YEARS!!! They've gone through many spray paint touch ups. I love how grand and real these new topiaries look. Here is a great looking black urn. This is an excellent way to get instant curb appeal!

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topiary in box

They took about 10 calendar days to get here, but so worth the wait! They came very securely packaged and double boxed.

topiary

Each section was secured with plastic. They definitely have a weight to them. The base is a smaller plastic pot meant to place in something decorative.

topiary

As you can see through the plastic, they required very minimal fluffing once I removed the plastic. I really only had to adjust the areas that were laid flat in the box.

topiary

I had one brick in the bottom to raise up the ferns so I left it here. They work perfectly! I asked my husband to cut some wood shims to place around the pot in the urn to secure it. He suggested just buying a bag of sand instead. So we went with that. It worked!

sand in pot

I poured a 50 pound bag of all-purpose sand was used for both pots (not play sand). I really packed it around the pots to secure them from flopping around. I added a couple more pieces of broken bricks around the top really just to fill the space. I'm really glad that we used the sand to add some weight. They've never blown over. 

pots

Lastly,  we topped off the remaining space with bark. I think for the holidays, I'll remove a little bark and add pumpkins, ornaments and possibly Easter eggs for the occasions. 

urns

We absolutely adore the new look. They have created such a striking entrance and look fabulous on the walk up from the brick walk. 

urns

They are not real, so I didn't expect them to look totally real. They are not silk, but plastic. Honestly, you really just don't notice it. 

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front porch

They truly give off a realistic look. 

topiary

The trunks are fabulous. They look very realistic and love the way they branch out in areas like a real tree would be.

front porch

That striped rug is on its 3rd year here and truly the best outdoor rug! It cleans so well…..I've even pressure washed it!

front porch

I adore how neat and fresh the space feels.

Jack certainly approves of the new entrance look! 

topiary pin

To give a bit of an update on the post

We have now had the topiaries for a year, and they still look fabulous! They are our favorite Amazon purchase. Here are a few pics of it over the last year. 

front porch with decor

Isn't this rug a beauty! I'm really into all things blue these days and it really brightens up the space. I went a bit larger with this rug from Boutique Rugs. It's perfect for our spring and summer porch this year. The striped rug is now on the screened porch.

porch

The porch stayed simple for late summer through fall. 

fall front porch with pumpkins

The topiaries blended beautifully with all things fall. 

Christmas front door

They looked festive with the Christmas decor. The trunks handle large ribbon nicely for the holidays. 

For us, these topiaries have been a great investment. They always look great, and we don't have to worry about watering anything on the porch. I am all about low maintenance on the porch. 

 

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  1. Nancy says

    October 5, 2020 at 11:12 PM

    How tall are the black planters?? ❤️❤️ Love this!

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    • Christy says

      October 12, 2020 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks, Nancy! My planters are 24 inches tall. I got them at Lowes years ago. Here is an affiliate link to the exact topiaries. https://rstyle.me/+LxazVGJtJR0DlP0a1UVdwQ

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  2. Dara says

    June 30, 2020 at 5:02 PM

    Hi, found your post on Pinterest and this was exactly what I was looking for. I bought some topiaries from hobby lobby to pit in my urns by the front door and wasn’t sure how to secure them. Thanks to your post, I have some idea how to keep them stable and not fall.

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    • Christy says

      August 28, 2020 at 9:12 AM

      So glad to help! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Jennifer says

    April 23, 2020 at 10:13 AM

    Hi! where are these topiaries from? I would lobe to get these exact ones.
    ty so much

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    • Christy says

      May 8, 2020 at 8:32 AM

      Thanks! They are from Amazon and LOVE! Here is my affiliate link> https://amzn.to/2yupy3N

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  4. Myrna says

    May 26, 2019 at 12:33 AM

    They look great. I have front porch envy as I only have a small stoop. My favorite is still that pretty basket on the front door.

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  5. Margaret says

    May 22, 2019 at 12:32 AM

    I like the look, I see nothing wrong with it. It may not last as long as a live plant but, on the other hand, it will not die the first year

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  6. Cindy says

    May 21, 2019 at 6:28 PM

    Christy I think these look great. Love the fact they are boxwood too. I agree the trunks look real and in person even more.

    Enjoy your evening

    Cindy

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  7. Marty says

    May 21, 2019 at 1:34 PM

    Oh they look amazing. Love them. I added a faux one to our porch too and really love it also.

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