I want to talk about beds. Cutting out beds on a plain grass property can really make a big improvement. You want to have raised beds for several reasons. One is that you can add good topsoil and mix in peat moss for your plantings to flourish in. Two is that it creates good drainage. Three is that you won't run into rocks or roots when you plant. Four is that it helps show all of your plantings at different levels. Five is that it is so easy to plant annual flowers in even with your hands !