This backyard was in need of help. There were 2 objectives - to make it enjoyable to spend time in and to make it as maintenance free as possible. I covered the entire yard with heavy landscape material to naturally kill the grass . Then we drew a plan on paper and began to implement it. We poured a small concrete patio and then used some old patio stones for the walk and patio. Coloured stone and mulch were added to create separate areas of interest. Then we planted trees and plants.