Rooteries
These are formed by arranging old roots of trees over a mound of soil, and inserting trailing plants, hardy Ferns, &c., to grow and cover them. Used as a screen, this arrangement is often most effectual; and otherwise valueless tree-stumps may be utilised in place of stones, which are not always to be obtained, for making a rockery instead. One objection to Rooteries is that they often afford a hiding-place and home for numerous kinds of vermin. Rooteries may be piled up in almost any shape, and made to produce, when furnished, a good effect.