The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-04

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! all grass No digging of holes iia the
lawn VIII suffice. The plants are TO De
set very near to each other Remember
/ they are not fruit trees and do not need
! "a eScapa crowifng. The fact is crowd
/ ing is what must be done to make
mass effect. Plant most shrubs not
more than three or four feet apart and
Won will get results quickly 1t IS not
desirable that the individuality of the
plants should be prominent.
In the arranging OF the different
nlants in a group try to look into the
/ future to see what the form is likely TO
become after considerable growth has
heen attained and seek to make such
adjustment as to produce the desired
end. The higher growing thingssshould
not of course be placed in the front of
clunp. for they would thus in time hide
Everything behind them. Things of uni
| form height, especially if they are the
highest varieties in the group. should
not be placed in anything like a row
throughout the group. for this might re-
suit in rather a uniform height in the
mass. which would not be so pretty as
more broken line.
ARRANGING GROUPINGS.
| In selecting the parts of the borders
where the groups are to stand il is inn
portant to so arrange them as to leave
open to view from windows and lanai
the beautiful landscapes or water scenes
which may be available and likewise to
exclude from view any undesirable OBJ
/ iect if there be any near by. Then place
yourself in imagination looking upon
the picture from the opposite direction
and screen off any undesirable object
| in the back yard, such as a clothes line
| or the like which belongs to the family
arrangements and not to the public. It
is also possible to so arrange the foliage
| masses as to make secluded, restful
hooks where rustic chairs or hammocks
may be placed and where the family,
when opportunity offers, may enjoy the
open air and the fragrance of the flow
ers, removed from the public gaze. But
1 it must be remembered that the public
hes some rights even in private resi-
dehce and there is no need of excluding
the whole house from view for the sake
of privacy.
Before leaving the subject of the loca-
tion of groups. attention should be
called TO the excellent opportunities af-
forded by the space on either side of
the front steps or side steps. The great
er part of such a group, however. ought
not to be very high, but might run up
co. siderably at one end. secluding
small portion of the lanai or verandah.
WHAT SHALL BE PLANTED.
But what shall we plant? This ques-
ticn is of relatively less Importance
than the question where. which has just
been discussed. Still. Importance at
taches to this also. but it is more diff
cult to give general directions in regard
to it. It is to be remembered, however,
l ~
acteristic xpressions-some are gay
and festive, others sombre or even sad,
some formal, and, it may be- archi-
tectural; others informal and uncon-
ventional. Some speak a message of
peace, others are restless and nervous
Each of these has it's place in harmony
with its surroundings or with the spirit
which it is desired to create in any par
ticular spot. For example the stately,
architectural Royal palms are at their
best in the grounds of a palace. a capt.
toll or airy such pretentious structure,
but in front of a humble little cottage
fifteen feet from the street they may,
with their great pillars, serve only to
call attention to the insignificance of
that which they are intended to adorn.
A great. change is coming about in the
planting of cemeteries by reason of the |
recognition of this principle of the ex- |
pressiveness of plants The sombre, |
formal and towering evergreens are to |
some extent giving place to the more |
informal shade trees with their express
sion of peace and rest.
In the planting of the home grounds,
then. il the house is informal and not /
architectural, do not plant too freely /
such things as Royal palms and CEN
fury plants. Bearing in mind these
principles, you may plant almost any
informal shrubbery in the groups about |
your house, which will not violate the
spirit of the place. But it is important.
in the country, especially, to remember
that many shrubs, vines and trees will |
eventually produce more or less con-
spicuous flowers and if you plant these
you must have some care that you do |
not put colors together which will not
barmoniZe. But you are safe in plant
ing greens anywhere and these are the
most important shades in making a
fact. very creditable
picture can be made without any Of the
bright colored flowers. though of course
they add greatly to the effect,
BEST SHADE TREES.
So far nothing has been said with
special reference to shade trees, but
everyone will want one or more of such
near the home, if there is room. Do
not plant too many, so as to crowd
thent on a small place. Place them on
either side of the house or at the back
or if il the front part of the lot they
should, ike the groups of shrubbery
occupy places on the borders. Do not
place a shade tree Immediately in front
of the residence.
After the main planting is done there
is little that need worry you about your
yard. Keep clear of weeds and grass
the ground that has been set apart for
masses of shrubbery until the latter
have taken possession of the soil. Fer
Lilize and irrigate and keep the pruning
shears on the top shelf most of thei
time. Add the finishing touches as you
nave leisure and opportunity. There
viii always be a chance to improve. A :
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