noun
area of the garden near the house; front garden
Refers to the part of a garden immediately adjacent to the house, often visible from the entrance or veranda. Not a large separate garden.
庭先で子供たちが遊んでいる。
The children are playing in the garden right by the house.
朝、庭先に小鳥が来ていた。
In the morning, a small bird came to the garden near the house.