Cones 30LTopiary 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