Take each problem separately and work it out to your own satisfaction before 
proceeding to the next. In this way, and in this way only, will you be free from 
the depression of too much detail. 
Let us first take away the bareness of the house foundations and soften the 
sharpness of the corners and angles. Plantings for this purpose are known as 
Foundation Plantings. 
FOUNDATION PLANTINGS 
There are two general methods of arranging these plantings. The first Is 
to plant small groups or clumps of shrubs in the corners, at the angles, and In 
front of bare wall spaces. The second is to plant in long, continuous beds — some 
of the beds extending around two sides and sometimes even three sides of the 
house. Each method has its adherents who are ever willing to battle valiantly 
for their respective favorites. We believe that neither method will be suitable 
for all cases. 
Without shrubbery to soften its bare foundation lines, even the most carefully 
planned home loses much in finish and charm 
For fi house built in the midst of a forest, the first method is perhaps prefer- 
able as it allows more of tlie house to be sceti and therefore, varies the scenery. 
But for the great majority of homes which are built in the small town, city 
or suburb, it is out of place. In these latter locations ttiere is a surplus of 
structure and a dearth of nature. To adequ-ttely relieve the over supply of 
buildings, and to balance the landscape, it is necessary to plant profusely. A 
few small groups will not suffice — it is necessary to use the eontinuou.i ted 
method. 
The xmdll unmji jiii thod n (|uir» s few directions. Each group is entire In 
itself. The rontiviiniis bed method demands n little tlionglit in order to ])reserve 
unity and pi-event monotony. We, therefore, give the followi"g suggestions: 
