
people have come to share the beauty of shore and 
sea and climate, the abundant recreation, and the 
peace of old Cape Cod. The natural charm is 
happily unspoiled. Good taste and wise simplicity 
have guided the building of thousands of new homes 
and gardens here. 
Because of the milder climate, many kinds of plants 
thrive on and near Cape Cod which cannot well be 
grown elsewhere in New England. But the force of 
winds salt-laden off the sea is strong and often harm- 
ful to various plants, especially in summer, when 
foliage is soft and tender. One has merely to observe 
the sheared tops of trees or native shrub masses near 
the sea to realize the damaging effect of these winds. 
Certain plants have the ability to resist sea winds 
successfully. Most others must have protection. 
Soil conditions, too, are often not of the best. Top- 
soil is thin and insufficient, and if successful plant- 
ing is to be done, adequate depths of fertile soil must 
be added. 
Gardening on Cape Cod must be well planned, to 
take advantage of favorable elements and to over- 
come natural difficulties. The long experience of 
H. V. Lawrence, Inc., since 1886, and the many 
examples of our work throughout the Cape, are your 
confident assurance of capable service and help. 
A Cape Cod Summer Garden designed and constructed 
by our Landscape Department. 

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