As we approach spring, the weather coaxes us to spend time outside, tending to the garden, preparing for outdoor parties, or simply enjoying a morning coffee. But if your front yard or backyard hasn't been designed or landscaped carefully, getting it back to a state where you actually want to spend time in can be a lot of hard work, especially after a bad winter.
If you don't want to be on a constant front or backyard renovation project, then it's important to choose the right elements from the beginning. We asked landscaping experts to point out what they never pick for their clients who ask for low maintenance yards — and what you should be choosing instead.
