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Fig. 141 represents the planting of a lot where two sides 

 are exposed and a residence that has a prominent entrance 

 from two streets. This plan also introduces a garage and a 

 drive leading to it. No garden or drying ground is provided. 

 In this plan the shrubs are intended to screen the borders, 

 and to effectively conceal the objectionable features con- 

 nected with the garage. The open side lawn is screened so 

 that privacy will result and where croquet or tennis can 

 be indulged in for recreation. Foundation planting is in 

 evidence and for this some of the smaller growing shrubs 

 should be selected. The drive should be of cement or gravel 

 and graded in such a way so as to provide good drainage. 



Fig. 142 illustrates a suggestive arrangement for an 

 irregular piece of ground. This plan omits the garden and 

 introduces a continuous drive through the grounds. The 

 garage is practically concealed by plantings from all sides. 

 The sharp corners are turned and rounded by the grouping 

 of shrubs which gWe the open lawn graceful curves. Foun- 

 dation planting is also used. The selection of the shrubs 

 will necessarily vary, due to the location and the individual 

 preference of the owner. 



REVIEW QUESTIONS. 



1. What determines the value of a piece of property? 



2. Why does the planting of shrubs improve the looks of a home? 



3. Where is the proper place to locate a house on a city lot? 



4. What principles are involved in locating a house? 



5. Why is it important that the ground should be well drained? 



6. Discuss the arrangement of walks and drives. 



7. Why should abrupt angles be avoided? 



8. How should curved walks and drives be treated? 



9. How should shrubs be planted? 



10. Is the single planting or the massing of shrubs the most effective? 

 Why? 



11. When single plantings are used where should they be placed? 



12. Name the four well-defined locations where shrubs should be planted. 



13. Discuss the lawn. 



14. How often should it be mowed? 



15. What is the value of regular mowing of the lawn? 



