
Border Planting Pinowidibe Beauty 

and Privacy on this l|OO-ft. Yar@ 
This garden was adjacent to a farm 
residence and surrounded by open fields, den plan capable of variation to suit the _ 
so the problem included screening out size of the grounds. The summer house — 
the view beyond. High fences were should be built in architectural harmony 
built and covered quickly with rambler with the house. The portion of fore- 
roses planted on both sides of the fence. ground planting is at base of house and 
This garden is quite young so the screen can be adapted to house plan. 
of trees and shrubs has not developed Note that the right and left side 
as it will in a few years. plantings are practically duplicate. 
Stow to Fhave a Beautiful Lawn 
In making a new lawn, soil, character and condition is of great importance. If the soil is 
sandy and porous, better apply 3 or 4 inches of clay and then top dress with top soil. If soil 
is heavy clay, top dress with good lawn top soil. No soil you can get will be free of weeds 
completely. Level the soil carefully to avoid bumpy conditions. In very early spring or in 
September are the best times to sow. Fertilize with pulverized sheep manure, Vigoro, or any 
good lawn fertilizer at rate recommended by manufacturer. Ask your seed dealer what kind 
of seed is best and how much to sow. Do not buy cheap seed, it’s expensive in the long run. 
Rake the soil lightly before sowing seed and roll lightly after sowing seed. Buy or borrow a 
ae 
This is a very simple mechanical gar- 
lawn seeder to apply fertilizer and seed to get a good uniform application. Sprinkle well 
daily, if it does not rain, till grass is well established. If surface of soil dries out, young grass 
will not survive. Do not mow till grass is 3 inches high. Set mower to cut as high as it will 
go. Mow then, frequently, twice a week if need be. Mow weeds and all. Most weeds are 
annuals and if not allowed to go to seed are gone the second year. If grass is cut high, about 
3 inches, it will smother many weeds, quack grass, etc. Tall grass survives better in hot weather. 
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