FAQ: What is a Berm?

This afternoon when I was distributing the update letter, one neighbour asked me what a berm really is?  A berm is a natural barrier made up of dirt, rocks and vegetation like trees and shrubs.  The purpose of a berm is to create a more "natural" barrier than a fence or a wall.  Here are some samples taken from Google Images.

Berm Fundamentals

A berm with trees and plants:

This is a rock garden berm:

This is a berm with plants, shrubs and mulch:

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