THE PLANTING PLAN 



EFFECTIVE SHRUBBERY PLANTING 



Undoubtedly the most important point to remember when plan- 

 ning the shrubbery areas, is to keep an open lawn. This means placing 

 a positive taboo on variously-shaped beds dotted here and there or in 

 the center, except in carrying out the formal or the architectural style. 



The corners of the property demand greater height than is required 

 along the lines; therefore ample depth must be allowed for planting 

 tall growing shrubs at the back and the dwarfer kinds in front. This 

 obviates an abrupt transition from fohage to ground line (Figs. 56 

 and 57). 



The corner plantings may be extended along the sides, so as to 

 make a continuous "border planting," which creates a sense of privacy 

 and seclusion. These borders, in the formal design, should not be 

 straight, but so arranged as to form a series of small bays and promon- 

 tories. Not only is this result more natural and artistic, but by it the 

 extent of the lawn is apparently increased. Furthermore, in order 

 to avoid a monotonous sky Kne a few small trees should be planted 

 here and there along the border (Fig. 58). 



At the point where the private area is begun, the border can be 

 made to jut out considerably onto the lawn, to form a division between 

 the public and private areas. The service portion of the grounds (near 

 the kitchen) can also be effectively separated from the private area 

 in the same manner. See Frontispiece and Fig. 20. 



Fig. 57.-An attractively planted corner in which tall-, medium-, and low-growing' materials 



are correctly used to produce harmony and variety without abrupt transition. See Fig. 



56 for the plan of this arrangement 



