CHAPTER X 

 SLOPING GARDENS 



GARDENS upon sloping ground, if the slope 

 is considerable, demand special treatment, 

 which will vary according to circumstances. 

 Such gardens may be made picturesque and 

 interesting, but are hardly desirable acquisi- 

 tions to the horticultural enthusiast. This is 

 particularly the case if the aspect is other 

 than southern. 



In a steeply sloping garden the aim should 

 be a quite informal or naturalesque treatment. 

 Winding walks may be carried across the slope, 

 turning upon themselves in an irregular 

 zigzag. Here and there pockets may be 

 carved out of the hillside to make level 

 space for flower growing. 



Terracing, the only effective way of securing 



sufficient level space, is always a costly matter, 



and when the slope is considerable it would 



result in a heavy, artificial effect as seen from 



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