io6 Forming woodland rides 



of its lower boughs, and yet we often see them impeding 

 all progress about the lawns. Where there are good 

 rides through old mixed or evergreen woods it is 

 important not to let the undergrowth close in on each 

 side, as it is very apt to do. 



No clipping back. It is difficult to give an idea of the 

 difference in the effect of such a ride when light and 

 shade are let into it, and when, as is commonly the case, 

 trees and undergrowth are clipped back to hard walls, 

 good views, fine trees, and groups being all shut out. 

 It is better not to clip in such cases, but always to work 

 back to a good tree or group, and so get room for the 

 air to move, the shade of the trees above being sufficient 

 in each case. The pleasure of driving or walking is 

 greater when one can see into the woods on each side 

 and perhaps into the country beyond. 



