STEP 1. Leveling the bottom of the feather rock with a hatchet so it will sit level in the suiban.

Fig 6. Carving the Pocket ©2005 bonsaiTALK (Click to Enlarge)

STEP 2. Using the rotohammer to carve out a planting pocket to accommodate the Kingsville.

Fig 7. Drilling for Drainage ©2005 bonsaiTALK (Click to Enlarge)

 STEP 3. To provide drainage, a hole is drilled through from the bottom of the upper pocket to drain towards the back of the rock.

Fig 8. Drainage Screen ©2005 bonsaiTALK (Click to Enlarge)

STEP 4. In order to retain the soil, plastic screen is installed over the drain holes. To accomplish this, I drilled ¼ inch holes and installed plastic anchors. Then I put screws through the screen into the anchors.

Fig 9. Lower Pocket ©2005 bonsaiTALK (Click to Enlarge)

STEP 5. This photo shows the lower planting pocket. It also has drainage to the back

Fig 10. Sculpting the Face ©2005 bonsaiTALK (Click to Enlarge)

STEP 6. Using the hatchet to make the face of the rock more interesting.

Fig 11. Completed Planting ©2005 bonsaiTALK (Click to Enlarge)

STEP 7. After planting the Kingsvilles, the work is complete.

This planting has been set into a large suiban, which would be my preferred method of display.

Height is 23 inches.