PLACING OF THE GARDEN 



some particular landscape picture as broad and com- 

 prehensive as permissible under surrounding conditions. 

 The foreground, middle distance, and background of 

 this picture should be held in their proper relation, 

 one which may even be accentuated at times by judi- 

 cious planting. Instances are frequent in which, as a 

 means of depriving the picture of abruptness, the 

 middle distance of a landscape has apparently been 

 lifted up to meet the background by the planting of 

 groups of tall, slender trees. 



As soon as the topography of a place is established, 

 its decoration may be begun conscientiously, the 

 garden giving to the whole the final, exquisite touch. 



The success of a garden depends, to a greater 

 extent than is generally believed, upon its placing. 

 At seaside homes, one must remember to build it as 

 far back from the water as necessary, and to give it 

 the needed protection by means of a break, which may 

 become an artistic feature. It is also well to decide 

 definitely the interior plan before beginning any work. 



A southern exposure is undoubtedly of advantage 

 to a garden, and when this fact is remembered at the 

 time of the building of the house, there is usually no 

 reason why it cannot be given this situation. In 

 many cases, however, where ground is limited the 

 garden must simply be placed where there is room for 

 it, without choice or consideration. 



The ideal garden should give a sense of seclusion. 

 It should have the charm of privacy and be held aloof 

 from the lawn, the driveways, and other features of 

 a place. For when one enters a garden, its inherent 



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