Just because summer's over doesn't mean backyard enjoyment needs to end

Ahhh, the backyard! In the summer, it’s a place to unwind after a long work day, a place for countless hours of barbecues and alfresco dining under the sun or stars. It can be a retreat for solitude, the enjoyment of a great book or a comfortable hammock under a maple tree. It’s where kids romp barefoot under a sprinkler and play badminton or bocce.
Suddenly, September arrives with a new school year and (finally) a cool front. Many people simply accept the change of seasons and pack