Topiary Care A healthy plant is less susceptible to heat stress, disease and pests. Water regularly, particularly during the heat of summer. Avoid soil water-logging. Feed with slow release fertilizer in Spring and Autumn. Trim lightly Dec/Jan and then slightly harder June/July (this will enable a good growth flush Aug/Sep/Oct. For a potted topiary to continue to grow larger then re-pot to a larger size every 2/3 years. Avoid placing plant where exposed to continual strong winds. Spray for spiders and bugs as required (eg. Yates Super Shield). Spray for fungus each 6 months (eg. Blue Shield copper). Spray for \’Scale\’ inside the branches each 6 months (eg. Yates Conqueror Oil). Your local Garden Centre can help on any of the above procedures.