Detailed Explanation of the Methods and Techniques for Making Water-and-Land Penjing

  Water-and-land penjing is a type of penjing created using stone, soil, water and plants as materials. It can display natural scenery.

  The making of water-and-land penjing generally falls into three steps:

  1. Water-and-land: use cement and glue to fix the already conceived and processed rocks in the pot, separating the water surface from the dry land, and it must not seep water. The layout is free; it can be dry land on one side and water on the other, or dry land on one side with water on both sides.

  2. Planting: water-and-land penjing contains relatively few plants; generally small-leaved tree species are chosen, and they can be planted singly or in groups, usually using the same tree species. The position and angle of the plants must blend into one with the rocks, and a little moss can also be spread on the rocks as a decorative touch.

  3. Placement of accessories: appropriate small decorations such as glass balls can be placed in the pot to add charm, but the decorations must also be fixed with cement. The pot must not be without water, so as to increase the humidity of the environment and enhance the ornamental effect.