02343cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500250015926400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033449000340037050000310040450802020043552012240063753400450186165300170190683000340192385600430195799900170200024496UtSlPG20260610133548.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSB1 aAdams, H. S.q(Henry Sherman),d1864-194810aMaking a Rock Garden 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aHouse and Garden Making Books  aRelease date is 2008-02-02  aProduced by S. Drawehn and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Making a Rock Garden" by H. S. Adams is a practical gardening manual written in the early 20th century. This authoritative handbook aims to guide amateur gardeners in designing and constructing a rock garden, which is presented as a naturalistic feature that enhances residential landscapes. The book emphasizes creating gardens that resemble natural formations rather than simply stacking stones in soil, advocating for a thoughtful approach to both placement and plant selection.  The content of the book provides a comprehensive overview of creating a rock garden, starting with the importance of choosing an appropriate site that complements the surrounding landscape. Adams explains the construction process, detailing the necessary steps for rock placement, soil preparation, and the planting of suitable flora. He underscores the significance of drainage, soil arrangement, and the selection of plants that thrive in rocky environments. Additionally, the book touches on related types of gardening, including wall gardens and water features, making it an informative resource for those looking to incorporate unique and appealing elements into their outdoor spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRock gardens 0aHouse and Garden Making Books40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24496  c65497d65497