Washington – In the Jan. 6, 2000, issue of the Washington Post, writer Adrian Higgins reviewed some gardening and landscaping advice offered in Robert Cridland’s book, "Practical Landscape Gardening." First published in 1916, "Practical Landscape Gardening" still holds valuable advice for landscape professionals, according to the article.
Some of the advice in the book – such as using dynamite to dig garden holes – is outdated. However, Cridland offers sound advice on concrete (Walks and drives blend into surroundings with the addition of tinting agent.), tree transplanting (Digging a trench at least a year in advance around the root zone results in a better transplant.) and walls (Choose stone over brick.).
Reviewing Cridland’s book shows how much some landscaping methods and choices have changed, while some of the basic fundamentals have stayed right on course over the years.
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