Home Garden Town: As box turtle needs plenty of room and freedom, it is best maintained as a house and garden pet. If it is to be observed at school, place it in woodland habitat of a large terrarium (see Part II); keep it for a few days and then return it to freedom of home garden town and garden. In home garden town garden in natural range, provide area in garden where pet can bury itself for hibernation during winter.
That we sometimes overlook. But like it or not (or as the majority do, enjoy it in moderation) most home garden town-owners and renters must do some gardening if they want a nice looking place to use and complement their home garden towns. It is characteristically American to seek best results with minimum trouble. To expect value for dollars expended. That's why planning is important. A well-conceived garden can save endless headaches in maintenance and do a tremendous amount for your home garden town, making it more livable and enjoyable and very definitely adding to its cash value. |