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GROUPING shrubs close-in around houses is distinctively American. I don't believe foundation planting shrubs is much done in Europe. It is a charming idea which, if carried out correctly, adds immensely to the appearance of the home and to the community, because part of the planting shrubs is, ordinarily, visible from the street.

In addition to the hardy hybrid rhododendrons there are a great many other kinds which are excellent garden shrubs, all evergreen and all disliking chalk or lime. They succeed best in loamy or peaty soils and though some will grow in full sun most prefer a partially shaded place. Many are first-class shrubs for planting shrubs in thin woodland.

Consisting mainly of shrubs, this planting shrubs is a low-maintenance solution for a busy family. With a blaze of color, this garden is planted with shrubs that thrive in poor soil conditions. The emphasis is on rhododendrons, azaleas, and other acid-tolerant plants. The chosen plants, all grouped around the lawn, provide color and interest all the year around. The shrubs are interplanted with low-growing perennials and annuals for summer performance. The raised cultivation beds are arranged in an informal, asymmetrical layout to disguise the squareness of the plot.