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the heel of a lady's shoe from being caught in them, and with edges next to 

 beds made straight. Such a walk should also have a porous foundation. 

 If, however, the cost of such a foundation cannot be undertaken, lay the 

 stones directly upon the soil. If the action of frost makes the surface of 

 stones too uneven, they can be replaced easily. A macadam walk of crushed 

 stone four inches deep, or a similar surface of binding gravel, makes a firm 

 walk, but dirt will track from it to the house, and weeds will grow in it. A 

 surface of smooth, round pebbles is clean and free from weeds, and often 



Siaicly steps descend into the formal garden 



gives an excellent colour-effect when carefully selected, but it does not pack 

 well. A turf walk is often used, but it holds the wetness of dew and rain, 

 and it does not sharply outline the pattern of a formal garden, because 

 there is not colour contrast enough between it and the planted beds. If 

 you do not care to go to the cost of such surfacmgs, use the soil of the garden 

 as a walk. It will be muddy and dusty at times, but occasional mud and 

 dust need not seriously detract from your pleasure. 



A low, true edge of some material should be formed next to the 



