The cheap cottage and small house : a manual of economical building (1913)
Allen, J. Gordon (John Gordon) 1885- · Letchworth, Eng. : Garden City Press · leaf 179
looks more homely than an old wayside hedge,and, where possible, it should always be retained. Quickand holly are probably the best for new hedges, but thelatter takes a long time to grow. Privet is quick growmg,and, like laurel, requires careful pruning and clipping to besatisfactory. Posts and… … JJi o o -a O II c ^ ill V, C > ^ S - c Sbo ^ HINTS ON COTTAGE GARDENS 163 Lawns require great care and patience. Whether theyare to be sown or laid with turf, the needed preparation ofthe ground is the same : after the earth has been brokenup and then settled, it should be rammed to prevent…
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