Some believe that they are here to keep the balance of the garden. This entails keeping away both good and bad spirits for the purpose of maintaining the garden. If they were to scare away only evil spirits, then the garden would be a virtual paradise and unfortunately, there is no paradise on earth. One is speaking and one is listening. Two is an even number but each one of these animals is counted individually to maintain the odd number theme of the garden.
Plants are older than trees.
Chain Fern Japanese Black Pine Imbedded in the pathway before you is a stone carving. The step-stone is a panel of a mythical scene, depicting a dragon weaving its way through the clouds. According to legend they foretell the coming of prosperity and supposedly control the wind and the rain. The lake is really the focal point of this strolling-type garden. The Chinese Flame Tree is a member of the golden chain family and it has small yellow flowers at the end of the summer, followed by reddish papery, lantern-like fruits in autumn.