30 How to Lay Out 



At this point, if the home builder has not sufficient confi- 

 dence or knowledge (and most mm are wise cnoiiirh to know 

 their deficiencies) to carry out in detail the plans for the house 

 an architect should be consulted. When the architect's plans 

 are completed and the specification- are drawn, the \\i>e man 

 plans his grounds in detail, or calls in a landscape architt --t to 

 make a plan that will use all tin- materials excavated econom- 

 ically. The plan is called a grading or working plan. It will 

 show the excavation and fills to be made to get the de-in-d 

 shape, the location of the walks, drive-, etc., with their proper 

 grades and indicate the depth of topsoil to be used for a lawn, 

 garden, or for planting beds. See Plan IV. 



A specification accompanying the plan should state the 

 character of work and kind of material required. 



It is not necessary to complete all the work planned at one 

 time; a portion can be carried out with the excavated material- 

 from the cellar. The remainder of the work can he completed 

 from time to time as funds become available. 



By thus working to a definite end, the completed whole will 

 eventually be secured. The work should be thoroughly done 

 for good results. 



