The informal type of planting 
usually offers the best possibilities 
for developing the home-grounds. 
The graceful curves, avoidance of 
straight lines and regularity serve 
to create a restful and natural 
effect. 
A somewhat formal type of 
planting sometimes works out to 
good advantage when the plot is 
square or rectangular. In this 
plan the central feature is a vine- 
covered pergola with stone-flagged 
floor. The boundary planting 
consists of neatly trimmed hedge 
and flowering shrubs, edged with 
flowers. Evergreens create the 
necessary accent points. 
Open lawns are restful 
