232 HOW TO PLAN THE HOME GROUNDS 



The value of the abundant use of water and additional 

 rich soil for rocky seashores cannot be overestimated. 

 It is really wonderful to see how much can be accom- 

 plished by diligence and skill in lawn-planting on these 

 apparently barren beaches by careful culture, use of 

 water and fresh soil, and by planting skilfully just the 

 right trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Unless the 

 attempt is made too near the sea, or in a specially bleak 

 place, there is more hope of success here than on most 

 pure sand beaches. 



