CONSTRUCTION DETAILS— DRIVES AND WALKS 



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construction of walks and drives, providing they are not extensive. 

 There is now obtainable a stain that can be used to soften the glare. 



Crushed stone (Fig. 32B). Where there is a considerable length 

 of driveway, this is most serviceable and fairly easy of upkeep. The 

 macadam road is durable and good in color, blending in with the 

 landscape. It is best to secure the bluish material that is rather sharp. 

 Walks made in this way are adaptable to either formal or informal 

 designs. 



Gravel (Fig. 32 C) is a good material to use. In the confines of 

 the garden proper gravel is, perhaps, used more successfully than 

 any other material. It is not, however, recommended for heavily 

 used driveways, or on inclines. 



Cinders. The cinder or ash path is more or less common and 

 provides a fairly good surface if well tamped down. 

 It is not a good material for a much used road 

 except when used as a sub-grade for stone or gravel. / <V 



Fig. 29.— Where the lot is limited in size, or where large trees interfere, the turn-around 



can be made oval in form. However, 60 feet is the minimum diameter of such a turn; 



in fact, most automobiles require 75 feet in which to turn 



