Garden planning and planting . ..it^X.;^ iiUhU^-iil-Xi^. FIG. 4. fiiiiil^»i^ FIG. 5 A and B show large specimens quite clear of each other ; 0 denotesclumps near paths ; d, flower beds; E, broad main paths. Thereshould not be any overcrowding. Fig. 5 shows how to plant bushes and trees on rough mounds or PLANTING HEDGES 137 steep slopes. When the roots are covered the side denoted by thearrow a must be deeper than the front or lower side, so that rainand other water will lodge there for the benefit of the plant. Theother plants may be put in at the foot of the mound as denoted bythe crosses b.
Garden planning and planting . ..it^X.;^ iiUhU^-iil-Xi^. FIG. 4. fiiiiil^»i^ FIG. 5 A and B show large specimens quite clear of each other ; 0 denotesclumps near paths ; d, flower beds; E, broad main paths. Thereshould not be any overcrowding. Fig. 5 shows how to plant bushes and trees on rough mounds or PLANTING HEDGES 137 steep slopes. When the roots are covered the side denoted by thearrow a must be deeper than the front or lower side, so that rainand other water will lodge there for the benefit of the plant. Theother plants may be put in at the foot of the mound as denoted bythe crosses b. Q. How should shrubs be lifted for replanting?A. If the specimen to be moved is 4 feet high, and the same indiameter, a trench should be opened 3 feet distant from the stem,the trench being 15 inches wide. From the trench work awaysome ofthe soil, but lift the bush with as much soil as possibleadhering to the roots. Q. When should planting be done 1 A. Planting may be continued, when the weather is favourable,until the month of May. But the amateur should pl
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