Without a Windbreak 
WINDBREAKS 
If your home is on the top of a hill or in a thinly settled section, or in any 
other windswept location, the desirability of an effective windbreak is obvious. 
The most effective — as well as most beautiful windbreak Is one made of ever- 
greens. Windbreaks have occasionally been made of deciduous trees. Their 
bareness of leaves in winter, when they are most needed, constitutes their chief 
drawback. It is the leaves, and not the branches which do most toward break- 
ing the force of the wind. The ever-present foliage of evergreens makes them 
the only suitable material for windbreaks. It is really astonishing what a 
degree of Improvement can be effected by following these suggestions for wind- 
break planting. The house is kept more snug and comfortable, and the home 
grounds comparatively free from troublesome snowdrifts. 
If the wind sweeps in through a narrow opening between buildings, a group 
planting will suffice. If, however, the wind has a broad front, a border planting 
is imperative. This windbreak border may be made of windbreak material alone, 
or with smaller evergreens, or deciduous shrubs in front. 
Evergreens for windbreaks should be planted so that when looking toward the 
direction from which the wind comes, you will see little or no space between the 
trees. Where there is plenty of space, this can be accomplish(>d by planting. in 
two or more rows in an alternate manner ; that is, spacing tliem so that a tree in 
the front row will cover the space between trees in the back row. To many 
persons this method of arrangement will appeal, as it affords the greatest amount 
of protection with the least formality of appearance. 
Where space is limited it is wise to plant in a single row, setting (lie trees 
close together, so that their branches will intermingle. The trees in iy then he 
