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Top; Soil is placed on the
slab, the trees are carefully positioned, then covered with more moist soil mixed with wet “Keto” that will help “glue” them to the slab until the roots start growing.
Bottom; The first foliage after the planting emerges.
A forest of windswept trees can evoke a storm. In a serene setting, with trees of different trunk sizes, it can represent a family where children born from their seeds surround the dominant father and mother trees. The parent may also be represented by a single tree. Additionally, the three focal points may feature the most significant trees that symbolize father, mother and eldest child that are the foundation of a house- hold.
Creating a forest of Carpinus orientalis
A few years ago I visited the mountains of Marche, Italy, and saw forests of Carpinus orientalis that had colonized some hilly areas, spreading by natural means. The idea of creating the forest was a result of that visit, during which a small forest that looked like an amphitheater particularly struck me. Radiant with low afternoon light, the soft grey color of the horn- beam trunks was emphasized and offered a special invitation to enter; passing through areas of sun and
shade to discover the details there.
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