I04 ROCK GARDENS 



Whatever paths are required should be 

 made of flat stones in the form of stepping 

 stones. 



The bog garden should be made in such a 

 position that part of it is exposed to the full 

 sun, while part is in shade, to suit the require- 

 ments of the different plants. This can be 

 done, either by planting the edge with bamboos 

 or similar suitable and fairly tall-growing plants, 

 or by making part of the garden in the shade 

 of some higher-lying ground. 



As has been mentioned earlier in this chapter, 

 a bog garden of any size should not appear 

 amongst the rockwork, but may adjoin it. A 

 very suitable place is at the foot of the rock- 

 work in the hollow or bank types. Or, in the 

 case of the valley, the approach to the main 

 walk may be through the bog garden. 



These are merely suggestions, and individual 

 taste and skill will need to be exercised as to 

 where the bog garden would look most natural 

 and work best into the general scheme of the 

 rock garden. 



Another point that must be taken into con- 

 sideration before fixing on the site is the water 



