10 PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING 



jority of his fellows, the exterior appointments of the home stand for 

 what he himself is. If these be cheap and tawdry he is judged to 

 his prejudice, but if the arrangement is orderly and artistic he is 

 credited accordingly. 



It is essential, therefore, that our exterior surroundings reflect 

 us truly. No matter how small the space, it is possible to beau- 

 tify it. Among all the arts of design none is so varied in its appli- 

 cation as that pertaining to landscape gardening. Every subject 

 has surroimdings which influence the treatment best suited to its 

 needs; it may be the configuration of the ground, or the presence of 

 Nature's gifts of woodland and water; it may be unattractive nearby 

 scenes, or beautiful distant views; often, lacking all, we must create 

 scenes within the boundaries. 



The personal note continually enters into the design (Fig. 2). 

 Some lean toward an arrangement that is stiff and formal, others 

 to the flo-ndng and graceful; some are partial to evergreens, others 

 to deciduous trees and shrubs. In the floral adornment much oppor- 

 tunity is given for individual taste in the arrangement, the color 

 scheme, and the seasons of bloom. 



ENJOYMENT OF OTHERS 



This is an unselfish reason for more careful planning and worthy 

 of mention from that standpoint alone. Have some thought for 

 your neighbor and the passerby. Surely such an opportunity is 

 not to be overlooked, for of all pleasures none is to be compared with 

 that which brings joy to the heart of others. 



The owner who plans, builds and cultivates beautiful things is 

 a benefactor, and in no channel of thought or activity is there greater 

 or more satisfying response than in the creation of the beautiful in 

 landscape design (Fig. 3), showing a well placed flowering specimen. 



UPLITT TO THE COMMUNITY 



Nothing is so conducive to general carelessness, slovenliness 

 and neglect as iU kept, unkempt and untidy exteriors. Likewise, 

 nothing is more elevating and uplifting to a community than well 

 arranged, artistic properties (Fig. 4) with well kept lawns and gar- 

 dens. The effect of such surroundings is magical in its influence, 

 and creates an insistent desire in others for the equal possession of 

 that which is pleasing and beautiful. Figs. 5 and 6 show property 

 before and after planting, from same point of view. 



