flower beds

Planted decorative areas

Flower beds are areas of cultivated ground, typically in a garden or yard, where flowers and ornamental plants are grown.

The soil is usually prepared and bordered to separate it from lawn or walkway: She planted tulips in the flower beds along the front walk.

The term extends to any deliberately arranged planting area, whether containing flowers, shrubs, or decorative greenery.

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planting location/container type

flower bedsflower pots

Containers for growing plants

planters · containers · window boxes · hanging baskets · potted plants

landscape surface type

flower bedsconcrete

Solid building mixture

pavement · asphalt · lawn · gravel · paving stones

garden purpose/content

flower bedsvegetable garden

Plot for edible plants

herb garden · kitchen garden · vegetable patch · orchard · shrubbery

Family

flowerbed, flowerbeds

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G