Quote Originally Posted by tmleadr03 View Post
I have realized that while I like the idea of having a back and front yard, I really really really hate the reality of having one. I hate to work in the yard. Hate it.
For that exact reason I'm going to do away with a front "lawn" when my wife and I buy our own house and install raised bed gardens. Maintaining a lawn is downright stupid in my opinion. We'd be much better off growing our own veggies and literally enjoying the fruits of our labor. At least tending to a raised bed is WAY easier and it's something that I actually enjoy doing. I'll probably do the same to the majority of the back yard too, with a small section of grass for our daughter to play in.