Fire Pits, Fresh Fences, and Low-Maintenance Lawns: Designing a Backyard You’ll Use Year-Round
A backyard that only gets used a few weekends each summer is a missed opportunity. With the right plan, your outdoor space can work just as hard in January as it does in June — a warm spot to gather on cool evenings, a private retreat in spring, and a green, easy-care lawn through the heat of summer. The secret is designing around three essentials: a fire feature that draws people outside, a fence that…