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A top - quality Merion Kentucky Bluegrass lawn sets off this landscaped suburban home . Follow the ... Tall plants , in contrast , frequently encroach on the enHere , by the front porch , are three different plants used near the entrance . At the corner is a ... In two out of three instances , there is a low hedge with two tall shrubs and facing plants . Notice the ... Found inside â Page 159Their rank growth however makes them undesirable for planting near the house where more refined shrubs should be ... Nature's unrestrained planting along roadside and in fence corners has a beauty all its own , but it may be most unsuitable for the restricted area of the tidy front lawn . ... Among the mock oranges the best varieties for common use are undoubtedly the common Philadelphus coronarius ... Found inside â Page 43Outside the Old House For planting areas, Lee covers the newspaper with finished ... looks especially nice beneath trees and shrubs; also good in paths. 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