Have you been thinking of your yard as a big empty plot of blank space (and perhaps an outgrown swing set)? Landscape designers Mel Brasier, Garrett Magee, and James DeSantis of Bravo’s Backyard Envy want to fix that. In their book, Take It Outside, they encourage you to look at your yard as a floor plan without walls. Divide it into rooms, or “zones,” as they call them, that suit your specific needs—whether you want to chill, gather and eat, cook, garden, or play. We pulled some of their best tips for creating inviting, personalized, and soulful zones for whatever you’re up to out there.
1 Room to Chill
CREATE A PLACE TO KICK BACK AND RELAX.
Choose a spot where you’ll want to spend the most time—think great…