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Four Semi-Completed Views
Showing the Saikei Rotated
Counter-Clockwise
Once the tall central portion was completed,
trees were added in a random step-down manner
to hide the bottoms of the rocks and with the tops
of the rocks at different heights. Efforts were made
to allow open spaces to show between rocks.
Some of the spaces between the rocks were good
positions for trees while other spaces were built
out with keto-tsuchi and mossed. The trees on
the top were kept a bit farther apart while trees
near the base were clustered to be contrasted with
open space.
We had reached this stage by noon and the
leisurely lunch was a time to discuss and enjoy the
creation. We adjusted details and made modest
changes and were pleased with the results. Too
soon it was time to take it apart.
WORKSHOP CONCLUSIONS
We took completed photos and Jay got first
choice of the side he enjoyed the most. (see
next page) He selected the side where the major
rocks formed strong vertical lines. In this view,
most of the rocks blended well and its difficult
to see where various rocks joined to create the
dramatic formation. Having the cluster of trees
on the lower right front provides a nice contrast
with the open area and the lone small tree on
the left.
The other side turned out well, too. I liked the
way that the extended Dwarf Schefflera roots
complimented the landscape design’s vertical
lines. If we had a bit more time, it’s likely we
could have made other improvements.
Creating “Witch Mountain” was very
satisfying with Jay able to participate and have

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