When and Where I Found It: Last week when discussing options of what to put at the end of the driveway, the idea of placing a berm in that spot was introduced.
Meaning: According to Webster's Online Dictionary, a berm is "a wall or mound of earth or sand." A berm can be landscaped with plantings such as flowers, bushes and trees. Other berms may be created with rocks to form a rock garden.
Level of Familiarity: I have heard of a berm before but was unsure of its exact definition. I was also unable to form a visual of a berm when the contractor suggested it for the end of the driveway.
Do I Want to Know This Word Well? Why? I do want to know the word "berm." Without this word being a part of my vocabulary, I would have to describe the mound of dirt at the end of the driveway using many words. The word "berm" succinctly covers the other words I would have to use such as: a hill of dirt and rocks that is covered with mulch, flowers and various plantings. Stating "berm" is a much quicker explanation!!
Do I Want Others to Know this Word Well? Who and Why? I think it would be valuable for a person who enjoys nature and or landscaping to know the defition and how to properly use this word. A "berm" brings to mind distinct characteristics which would be useful to communicate what a person has encountered. I also believe any person who is looking to make changes around their yard could find this term useful when thinking of creative landscaping.
Meaning: According to Webster's Online Dictionary, a berm is "a wall or mound of earth or sand." A berm can be landscaped with plantings such as flowers, bushes and trees. Other berms may be created with rocks to form a rock garden.
Level of Familiarity: I have heard of a berm before but was unsure of its exact definition. I was also unable to form a visual of a berm when the contractor suggested it for the end of the driveway.
Do I Want to Know This Word Well? Why? I do want to know the word "berm." Without this word being a part of my vocabulary, I would have to describe the mound of dirt at the end of the driveway using many words. The word "berm" succinctly covers the other words I would have to use such as: a hill of dirt and rocks that is covered with mulch, flowers and various plantings. Stating "berm" is a much quicker explanation!!
Do I Want Others to Know this Word Well? Who and Why? I think it would be valuable for a person who enjoys nature and or landscaping to know the defition and how to properly use this word. A "berm" brings to mind distinct characteristics which would be useful to communicate what a person has encountered. I also believe any person who is looking to make changes around their yard could find this term useful when thinking of creative landscaping.
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