200 ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE 
are built on small lots, the lawn is very small, while in 
suburban or country districts the area is somewhat larger. 
Fig. 145.—A well landscaped home, below. 
The same home before landscaping, above. 
Regardless of the size, the lawn should slope gently so 
that the water will drain away from the house. A 
southern and eastern slope is preferable because the 
