CHAPTER IX 



THE WALL GARDEN 

 Position and Types — Building — Beautifying the old wall. 



Where shall I make my wall garden ? This 



may appear a difficult problem at first, but 



perhaps the answer may be easy. Make it 



just where it is most needed. Wherever 



there has been levelling for lawn or garden, 



banks will be found of, perhaps, some height. 



These may not have been laid in grass, owing 



to the trouble and expense of keeping them 



constantly mown, and they may be easily 



clothed in a way more attractive than the 



usual carpeting of ivy or periwinkle. This 



is just the place for a wall garden, and if it be 



made here a double purpose will be achieved, 



for the wall will give a support to the bank, 



and in a short time, when covered with masses 



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