ARCHES AND PLEACHING 



an ornamental planting of evergreen shrubbery will 

 provide additional dignity and beauty. Whenever 

 possible, this approach to the arched or pleached 

 walk should be so arranged that it may contribute to 

 the winter attractions of the property. 



When a long arch, or a series of small arches, 

 have seats provided for tempting the visitor to pause 

 and admire the fascinations of the garden retreat, 

 special care must be given to have the seat face in the 

 right direction and to have both approaches to the 

 arched walk leading to partially hidden beauties of 

 varied characteristics. When studied from the rest- 

 ing place in the centre of the arch, there must be a 

 suggestion of hidden beauties just beyond ; this will 

 give a satisfying completeness to the arch and its 

 surroundings. 



The garden architect who appreciates the value 

 of expectancy has solved an important problem in 

 making home surroundings a success. With the en- 

 tire expanse of garden beauty laid out before one's 

 admiring gaze, one quickly tires of its unchanging 

 sameness. With hidden beauties and screened 

 attractions at the end of a garden arch, there is an 

 expectation of varied charms awaiting inspection, 

 and the thrill of anticipation one feels on approaching 

 the secluded spot shows the wisdom of this bit of 

 architectural strategy. 



