CHILDREN'S GARDENS 



placed either in the plot or in the center of the path, 

 whichever needs it most. The path should then be 



Twisting the garden line taut and pushing the stick well down 

 to hold firmly 



raked into shape with the back of the rake or it can 

 be done with the spade itself, and ought not to be 

 left until the 

 child has thor- 

 oughly tramped 

 the earth on 

 the path as 

 firmly as possi- 

 ble. The paths 

 should be 

 graded to carry 

 off surplus 

 water after 

 heavy rains. 



Photos by the Author 



Trimming the edge, with the back of the 

 spade to the plot 



