The Plants Martha Stewart Picked for Her Enormous Maze
Stewart is nothing if not creative, which means her impressive maze isn't just composed of a single hedge. Rather, Stewart used a wide variety of trees and bushes to add variety to the walls of her maze, resulting in a walkable puzzle that shows off all types of different plants.
When picking her trees, Stewart relied on varieties with compact foliage that will stay lush all year round. Evergreens, hemlock, viburnum, yew, spruce, and holly are just a few of the trees and bushes that Stewart used. These plants will grow thick and tall, providing colorful walls of dense foliage.
Besides being beautiful, many of the trees Stewart picked for her maze are resistant to deer and pests, as well as being generally hardy and easy to care for. The maze relies on a sprinkler system to water its many plants—so picking low-maintenance trees means no one will need to traverse the maze with a map every day to care for it.
What's Inside Martha Stewart's New Maze?
Naturally, there's plenty to see as you traverse the different sections of the maze. On her blog, Stewart explained that she planted specimen trees—a vibrant garden focal point—to the end of some maze rows, giving each pathway more visual intrigue. Toward the north, Stewart showed off pictures of an enormous eagle statue situated in the center of several branching maze paths.
On her Instagram post, Stewart explained that there's only one path that will lead you to the center—and thanks to the maze's many dead ends, it's not exactly easy to find. If you manage to navigate your way to the center of the maze, you'll find a large, open space with lush green grass. It's surrounded by walls of tall London plane trees, shading the edges of the lawn.
The maze has not yet reached its full height, so some sections are a little easier to navigate than others at the moment. Over time, the trees and bushes Stewart planted throughout the pasture will grow taller and closer together, creating living walls for her guests to wander through.
