Your neighbor’s having another backyard barbecue. Kids yelling, drinks flowing, and the smell of chargrilled steak wafts through your door. If only that could be you, but it’s not. With a back garden that looks like the set of a horror movie, with a family hosting an outdoor fiesta is the last thing you should be doing. Yes, you tell yourself you don’t have time to put in the heavy work. And besides, that overgrown mess you call a yard is beyond redemption. Or, is it? This is your no-fuss, zero-judgment, “I’ve got five minutes and a shovel” guide to creating a backyard that takes care of itself. Why Go Low-Maintenance? Short answer. Because life’s too short to spend your Saturdays deadheading roses and scrubbing moss off the patio. A low-maintenance garden is your nature fix without the constant upkeep. And, Fine Gardening explains that a well-planned garden can reduce…
