A mini-tree centerpiece Leaves form the topiary. The next time you need a centerpiece, don t rush out and spend tons of money. Do it yourself. Debbie Clunas, an interior design expert, will introduce you to topiary the art of trimming greenery into ornamental shapes.
Topiaries make wonderful accent pieces for any home.
These instructions are for a miniature fruit-bearing tree. Most of the supplies you will need can be purchased at an arts and crafts store. Choose one that is reasonably small 7 to 12 inches tall. You will be securing a stick for the trunk of your tree into the pot with plaster. But before you pour the plaster, line the inside edges of the pot with pieces of floral foam.