. How to plan the home grounds;. Landscape gardening. 22 HOW TO PLAN THE HOME GROUNDS directness. There is always a particular curve that suits a road in a special region of the grounds both for beauty and simple directness, and there is a special width needed for the road that is at once convenient and looks in due proportion to the general appearance of the place. By commencing at the entrance, and marking out a way to the front door, we will discover some of the lim- itations that will control the course of the roads and paths. The entrance will have its relations to the high- way or neares
. How to plan the home grounds;. Landscape gardening. 22 HOW TO PLAN THE HOME GROUNDS directness. There is always a particular curve that suits a road in a special region of the grounds both for beauty and simple directness, and there is a special width needed for the road that is at once convenient and looks in due proportion to the general appearance of the place. By commencing at the entrance, and marking out a way to the front door, we will discover some of the lim- itations that will control the course of the roads and paths. The entrance will have its relations to the high- way or nearest railroad station, and its position will be largely determined by the nature of the ground, whether. ^m^^ DOUBLE ENTRANCE, WITH ANTE-PAEK hilly or otherwise, on the boundary of the property. It is usually better to enter a place on one corner or the other, and reach the house by easy and slightly winding curves, or almost straight lines (see page 21). When one assumes this attitude of mind toward all landscape problems, it is wonderful how many ways will present themselves for accomplishing a desired result, and how beautiful and simple and convenient will be the plan finally adopted if we will yield ourselves to the un- divided teachings and suggestions of the environment itself. To enter the place agreeably and safely, and prevent. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Parsons, Samuel, Jr. 1844-1923. New York: Doubleday & McClure Co.
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