The Dragon's Spine Close Up

The plants and shrubs in the Dragon's Spine area are doing well. The only exception has been some of the Hosta have been destroyed by rabbits. We have a major rabbit problem this year and many of the Hosta everywhere on the property have been devoured. This was never an issue in the past, at least not from rabbits. Otherwise, the plantings are doing well.

 

I transplanted this Japanese Forest Grass last fall. This was a large plant, so this new area has worked out well since there is plenty of room for it to grow evenly in all directions.

The bamboo had also been cut back last year, and now it looks almost back to normal. However, I have a plan to change this area a bit where the lantern is located. In the meantime, it sits alone.

Elsewhere in the backyard, the view is looking nice. This area, technically not part of the Zen garden, is now reflecting a mature landscape that seamlessly blends in with the rest of the garden.