PLANNING THE HOME LANDSCAPE 
OF TOMORROW 
HOME landscapes, like houses, need to be carefully planned to be 
really successful and provide the maximum in beauty and usefulness. A land¬ 
scape which has just grown, without a preconceived plan lacks coherence, 
and the various units such as the flower garden, play and service areas 
and outdoor living room, do not have a proper relationship with each 
other and with the house itself. If a satisfactory plan is drawn up for the 
entire plot, the various lawns and gardens can be developed from time to 
time and when the whole planting is completed it will present a nicely 
balanced, harmonious whole. 
Before a single plant or tree is set out it is well to know just what 
purpose it is to accomplish and how it will tie in with the rest of the planting. 
And before the garden is staked out, it should have been carefully drawn 
up on paper. This may seem to be exaggerating the necessity for planning, 
but after studying over a number of home landscapes we are certain that 
you can readily feel and see the difference between those carefully planned 
and others developed haphazardly and piece-meal. No one would con¬ 
sider building a house until at least rough plans have been drawn up. 
This also should hold true with the entire planting for best results. 
Many people really enjoy planning their own gardens and do a 
splendid job. Others, however, are not interested in this end of the work 
and prefer a Landscape Architect or qualified nurseryman to submit planting 
plans. If your place is at all pretentious or you contemplate extensive 
gardens and architectural features we urge you to consult a Landscape 
Architect. He will be able to save you much money and worry and in the 
end you will have a home landscape to be proud of. 
We have representatives well qualified to consult with you about 
your planting and if desired, they will make suggestions and plans. Because 
of their experience in planting for this section of the country, they are able 
to recommend those plants which do best in the various soil conditions 
and exposures. Please feel free to call on us at any time and there will be 
absolutely no obligations. 
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