CHAPTER XVIII 

 PLANNING THE HOME GROUNDS 



Problems. i. To learn how to make the grounds at- 

 tractive. 



2. Arrangement and color effect of flowers. 



3. To learn how to take care of house plants. 



4. To find cut what plants make a good porch screen. 



Project I. To BECOME A LANDSCAPE GARDENER FOR YOUR 



HOME OR FOR SOME FRIEND'S HOME. 



1. Become familiar with the ground plans of the best kept places 

 in town. 



2. Collect and study plans of home grounds which show location 

 of buildings, paths, driveways, trees, shrubs, flowers, garden and 

 play space. 



3. Apply knowledge to the particular home grounds you desire to 

 improve and estimate cost of the improvements. 



4. Make a report, giving your plans in detail. 



Suggested Projects. 



1. TO PLAN, PLANT, AND CARE FOR A FLOWER GARDEN. 



2. TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND TREES 



FOUND IN THE TOWN OR NEIGHBORHOOD. 



3. TO PLAN, PLANT, AND CARE FOR A WINDOW GARDEN. 



Planning the ground. A house needs a setting, just 

 as a beautiful stone in a ring does. Many cozy and at- 

 tractive homes are spoiled by the absence of attractive 



286 



