LAWN BEAUTIFICATION 301 



Hedges and Trees and Shrubs 



The larger trees should generally be in the 

 rear of the house. Fruit trees should be back 

 of the house or to one side. The trees that shed 

 their leaves should be on the south and east sides 

 of the buildings to shade in summer and to allow 

 the sun free access during the winter. This 

 leaves the evergreens for protection and orna- 

 ment during the winter. 



Trees with plenty of summer foliage should 

 be planted on the southwest to protect the house 

 from the hot sun in the summer. On large 

 estates oaks and elms and the larger trees 

 may well be planted even in front of the home. 

 Evergreens, especially tall ones, should usually 

 be set out rather sparingly. Do not put them 

 too close to the house, as they keep out the 

 sunlight and make the house cold and dark. 

 A number of evergreen shrubs are, however, 

 always desirable for winter decoration of the 

 place. 



Palms are pleasing in a warm climate, but 

 must not be crowded, for they will not be able 

 to exhibit their grace and beauty and will suflFer 

 from lack of light and air. Usually the best way 

 is to plant an abundance of trees and shrubs, 

 later removing those that are not needed. Some- 



