A Handbook for Planning and Planting Small Home Grounds (Classic Reprint): With a List of Native and Commonly Cultivated Plants That Are Represented ... Training School Grounds (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Transform your small yard into a thriving, beautiful outdoors. This practical handbook guides you through planning and planting home grounds, focusing on simple, effective layouts for modest spaces.

This edition combines clear design guidance with a curated list of native and commonly cultivated plants that appeared on the Stout Manual Training School grounds, helping you choose options that fit your climate, soil, and budget. It emphasizes easy, attainable steps to create livable outdoor spaces that compliment your home and daily life.

• Understand the simple, three-part layout approach: front lawn, living/back yard, and service areas.


• Learn how to group shrubs, vines, and perennials to form screens, borders, and restful views.


• Use native plants and thrifty planting strategies to reduce maintenance and cost.


• See plant examples and selections that work in small spaces, with guidance on placement and timing.

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