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THE COMPLETE HOME LANDSCAPE 



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Fig. 56. —Plan of the corner planting shown in perspective in Fig. 



57. Note the^use of tall evergreens and hardwood 



trees as accent points 



the surroundings. If these are quite open and level, 

 the trees are more effective located near the house; 

 in the case of ground rising in the rear, they may 

 be planted ahnost at the back of the lot, or at a 

 sufficient height so that in the Hne of vision roof 

 lines are effectively softened or broken by the mass 

 of fohage and branches. 



Shade — In planting for shade, the location of the trees will depend 

 upon the section of the country. In the northeastern states, the heat 

 of the sun is greatest when it is in the southwest, so the trees should 

 be planted on the southwest side of the house. 



Framing or Foreground Use — When planting trees about the 

 house, it is advisable to so place them that the house is "framed" by 

 them when seen from the most prominent viewpoint — generally the 

 front axis (Fig. 55). To produce this effect the trees should be planted 

 at each end of the house, in the foreground, so that the house "looks 

 out" from between, giving the impression that it, rather than the trees 

 has been placed. On a small property one tree on each side will give 

 this effect, but a more natural setting is produced by grouping several 

 trees (Figs. 54 and 65). This same idea can be carried out in develop- 

 ing a vista by placing the trees so as to "frame" the view. 



Protection, Windbreaks — On larger places, especially if exposed, 

 a belt of trees planted on the windward side will materially increase 

 the comfort of the place as well as permit a wider scope of selection 

 in plant material. When planning such a windbreak, care should be 

 taken not to break or interrupt good views with tall growing trees. 

 On the other hand, a poor view can be "planted out" or hidden, and 

 even an indifferent picture can be greatly improved by the thoughtful 

 placing of trees. 



