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LANDSCAPE GARDEN SERIES 



Fig. 15 A small home 'well located. Notice the arrangement of the front 'walk 

 and how much better it is than a long flight of steps to the front door would be 



In many cases in order to feel that the house is higher than the sur- 

 rounding ground the house is built upon a high foundation if one can 

 be charitable enough to prescribe a line of reasoning for this practice; 

 but in most cases we secretly believe it is done because it is the pre- 

 vailing custom. 



If high foundations are employed it is impossible to feel a close 

 intimacy between house and grounds unless terraces are built about the 

 living portion of the house. When the first floor level is close to the 

 ground level one can really feel that the gardens are out-door living 

 rooms easily accessible. 



If the house is planned to fit the lay of the ground and unnecessary 

 cutting or filling avoided, a pleasing result is almost assured. Of 

 course, demands of drainage and sewer connection may determine 

 limits at times but nevertheless there is usually considerable freedom 

 that should be rightfully exercised. 



Ofttimes we can take advantage of a difference in grade in build- 

 ing a garage as part of the house on a lower level ; thus affording an 

 easily accessible garage and one that can be heated with a minimum 

 expenditure. 



