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The Container
The use of a traditional container, be it an oval or
a rectangle, in my opinion, depreciates the image I
wanted to portray. In my mind, the untamed natural
appearance of a group of trees growing in high alti-
tudes would be better manifested with the use of a
stoneware slab. As such, and taking advantage of the
recuperation period of the trees, I ordered an irregular
shaped stoneware slab of Chinese origin as the foun-
dation of the group planting.
Preparing the container is of outmost importance.
First of all, drainage holes have to be set, cautiously,
considering the final image, placement of the mate-
rial and design. Drainage netting is also necessary, as
we want to protect the soil from washing away, and
prevent the ingress of insects to the root ball. Equally
important, anchor wires have to be employed to fas-
ten and secure the trees appropriately, using rubber or
plastic material in the fastening points to avoid dam-
age to the tree roots and cambium. On a side note and Top five photos; The untamed natural appearance of a group of
in order to properly identify the anchor wire ends, we trees growing in high altitudes would be better manifested with
recommend the use of different colored tape. This will the use of a stoneware slab. Drainage screens and color-coded
save us time, assist us in identifying the correct wire anchor wires complete the preparation of the slab.
and will clearly make the process easier. Remember, Bottom; Setting the main tree commands the overall image and
placement of the remaining elements.
time is an essential ingredient in the creation process,
but we should also have fun and enjoy the journey.

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