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Traditional solidity and strength are features of Pennsylvania's Old Stooghstown Tavern built in 1810.
Landscaping around the building is now concentrated in the door yard, treating an impression of central height. To make the house teem less high and square, large trees are now shown off the front corners. This treatment brings down the center section and makes the entire building appear wider.
A terrace in the rear yard is useful for informal entertaining, while the fountain creates an atmosphere of dignity. There is no back yard law n, only the orchard meadow and vegetable garden. I he landscaping of this home has balanced everything in front and rear of the garden, yet the design 's neither formalized nor rigid.
Conventional might be the word for this modern home which bears the stamp of current building practice.
Privacy in the wide front yard has been achieved by a circle of groundcover and low shrubs. Medium size trees at each front corner of the house extend roof lines and create an impression of massive width.
The rear yard has been surrounded by small fruit trees, tall shrubs and flowers. A paved patio is indicated to increase the use fulness of this area. Fenced off, near the garage, is a graveled service center for rubbish cans and yard maintenance equipment.
Vines have been placed along the driveway wall to add a color outline. All wall and drive plantings are set back to clear the open doors of family cars. The color accents of flowers and shrubs will add much ro the charm of what might be a stereotyped house.
Ranch Modern is a home style becoming more popular every day. Hand in hand with its beauty goes the importance of good landscaping.
When designing a front yard for this house, the expanse of lawn was reduced in area ro cut the maintenance time. Ground-coven in gracefully curved lines frame and soften the stiff angles of the house. Several trees were installed near the sidewalk, adding depth and perspective to the plantings.
Most complete of our six homes, the Ranch Modern has its private swimming pool surrounded by trees of a clean nature. Fluid lines of the paved patio flow around the pool and up to the house. Here again the service yard has no gate, for greater entrance convenience. A lath house is placed behind the garage for maximum utility. This is truly a home landscaped for pleasant and graceful living.
