84 How to Lay Out 



rush. About October 15th is the time to begin planting, vary- 

 ing with the season in different localities. 



The time to plant evergreens is in April and May before the 

 new growth begins or in August and early September after 

 the growth has ceased. 



Kvergreens as a rule should be planted in good soil well 

 drained. On no account should the roots be allowed t<> dry 

 out at the time of planting or later the plant will gradually 

 grow brown or die. 



\Vln-n the ground is ready unwrap the plant and set into the 

 ground immediately, press the soil about the roots, and water 

 thoroughly. Be sure the roots are covered after watering. 

 Do not let manure come in contact with the roots, and cut off 

 any marred or broken roots. After planting, a heavy mulching 

 of straw, hay, or leaves will prevent drying out and be an aid 

 to success. Hedges whether of evergreens or deciduous plants 

 are often better than a fence for marking the boundary of the 

 property or along the street front. They are also useful to 

 inclose a laundry yard, flower or vegetable garden. 



In planting a hedge be sure of good soil, then dig a trench 

 about 2 feet wide and 18 inches to 2 feet in depth. At tin- 

 bottom of the trench spread a layer of well rotted manure and 

 mix well with the soil. Then set the plants in a straight line 

 at the distance decided upon, U im he- ..r Is indie- apart. 



To double the number of plants in the hedge in .-ett'mg them 

 out greatly helps the effect. Alternate the plants and -pace 

 about 18 inches apart in the rows. It is a good plan to -ettle 

 the earth about the roots of the plant by giving them a giod 

 watering and then fill in the hollows with additional -oil and 

 water thoroughly. It is a good rule to mulch. Set the plants 

 a little lower than in the nursery to avoid gap< appearing at 

 the base. Prune the plant- in and endeavor to get a good 

 bushy growth near the ground. 



In pruning the hedge, the shaj>e adopted should he one that 

 will not shade the lower portion of the plants. A rectangular 



