Forming a Rockery 



work proceeds. Stones must be so placed that there are 

 plenty of ledges on which soil can be put and plants 

 grown, and arrangement should be made to prevent the 

 soil from being washed from the upper to the lower 

 parts. It is far more difficult to explain by writing 

 what is meant than to figure it, so I have here given 

 two diagrams which will, I hope, explain my meaning 

 more clearly (see Figs. 65 and 66). The pockets or 

 spaces for plants should vary in size, but should not 

 be too numerous; and by all means avoid a patchwork 



FIG. 65. FIG. 66. 



Good rock formation. 



appearance. The best advice that can possibly be given 

 is to visit some neighbouring park where there is almost 

 sure to be some small example of rock-work properly 

 constructed. Large stratified stones stood with their 

 tops sloping inward, and placed one over another with 

 a space of three or four inches between, made by being 

 propped up with smaller stones, will not only form a 

 massive appearance, but will be most suitable for the 

 growth of numerous varieties of plants. The great idea 



is to have plenty of root space, and the surface soil may 

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