52 ROCK GARDENS 



places the valley has the appearance of forming 

 a gorge, while in others it may pass between 

 two hills ; but even then the steep parts need 

 not be exactly opposite, for the high ground 

 can be cut diagonally. 



It is only the general outline of the banks 

 that is being dealt with at present. In the 

 chapter dealing with the placing of rocks in 

 position, it will be shown in more detail how 

 they should be worked up to give that 

 appearance of natural rockwork which is 

 to be aimed at. 



There is yet another point to be noted 

 before leaving this type of garden, though, 

 indeed, it applies generally to all gardens 

 which have to be artificially dug out. It is 

 this, when excavations have to be made, always 

 be careful to get the top soil well away from 

 where actual work is being done. You will 

 thus ensure there being plenty of room, if, 

 as may easily happen, it is found desirable to 

 slope the top of the bank further back than 

 had originally been intended. If the good 

 soil be in the way, extra labour will be entailed 

 clearing the required space. 



