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II. What existing factors must I consider in the plan of my work? — Continued. 



5. What bearing will the kind of soil have upon my plans? 



6. What about the water supply and drainage? 



7. Why will it be necessary to consider the exposure? 



8. What are the peculiarities of the site which I must take into consid- 



eration? 



9. To what extent must I consider the architecture of the house and 



other buildings? 

 10. To what extent will I be free to use my own judgment in making 

 my plans and in carrying them out? 

 III. What preliminary work should be done? 



1. What cleaning up about the yard is to be done? 



2 . Are there any unnecessary and unsightly outbuildings to be removed ? 



3. What can be done by a careful use of paint? 

 IV; What shall be the essential features of my plan? 



1 . Shall I work for temporary or permanent effects? 



2. Shall I use a natural or a formal style? 



3. What walks and drives are necessary? 



4. What area shall be planted to lawn? 



5. Where are trees to be planted? 



6. What use is to be made of vines? 



7. Will a wind break be necessary? 



8. What part are hedges to play in the plan? 



9. Where shall my flower beds be located? 



10. When my plan is worked out will it present a pleasing picture? 



11. Will it provide for convenience and comfort? 



12. Will its execution be within my means? 



13. How shall a map of my plans be drawn? 

 V. How shall I prepare for planting? 



1. What provision shall I make for irrigation and drainage? 



2. What grading will be necessary? 



3. What must be done to put the soil into proper condition? 



4. What is the best season for doing this preliminary work? 

 VI. How about the planting of trees? 



1. Can I plant trees properly with reasonable assurance that they will 



grow? 



2. What deciduous trees shall I plant? 



3. What evergreen trees shall I plant? 



4. Are there native trees which will serve my purpose? 



5. Where shall I secure my nursery stock? 



6. How large shall the trees be for planting? 

 VII. How about the planting of shrubbery? 



1. What hardy ornamentals will I need to carry out my plans? 



2. What shall I plant for hedges? 



3. Can I propagate any shrubbery for myself? 



4. Have I assurance that the shrubs I have selected will prove hardy 



and that they will grow under my conditions? 

 VIII. What vines shall I plant? 



1. What vines shall I plant around the house? 



2. What vines will be best for screens and fences? 



3. What annual vines shall I use for temporary effects? 

 IX. How shall I establish a lawn? 



1. When shall I plant my lawn? 



2. How shall I prepare the soil? 



