4 How to Lay Out 



for development. The adaptability of the site to secure the 

 ideals of the home builder should be considered, whether it is 

 a shrub embordered lawn, a flower garden, or natural or wild 

 grounds. It is possible to create effects on almost any site, 

 but every natural feature should be utilized. A home well 

 begun is half done. Consideration should be given, besides 

 the cost, to the "upkeep" or maintenance. The cheapest 

 method of development and least cost for care is to have mostly 

 lawn and shrubbery. The more details planned, such as arbors, 

 terraces, and gardens, the greater will be the expense for keep- 

 ing them in order. See Plates II, VIII, IX, and XX. 



Moderate places can be kept in order as a morning and even- 

 ing exercise to the busy city worker. If larger ground* an 

 attempted it may be necessary to hire a man by the day occa- 

 sionally or secure his services permanently. This cxpens. , an 

 be found by inquiry as to prevailing rates. Another item 

 of expense that should be thought of, is the purchase of fer- 

 tilizers and materials for repairs. 



It is a good idea not to attempt too much or plan beyond 

 one's means or possible future income. 



Often one sees a house occupying the larger portion of the 

 grounds, built out of proportion to the size of the lot available. 

 Such large houses give the idea of a one-sided life. It i- an 

 inside life, not broad and cheering as the home plot well devel- 

 oped can give. 



The house is usually the first thought and when- shall it 

 be placed, it being a universal feeling that anyone can locate 

 a house. The inexperienced usually determines the location 

 of the grounds without serious consideration as to the loca- 

 tion of the walks, drives, lawns, clothes drying yard, coal hole, 

 or sufficient thought as to sunlight. A fine view i- often the 

 determining point. This,^tt first, may be inspiring to the 

 owner and to the occasional visitor, but the effect of the views 

 gradually wears away. Consideration of comfort, sunlight, 

 and air are more lasting and need serious thought. 



