I Hate My Yard

People who love their homes but can't stand the look of the plots they sit on can join the "I Hate My Yard" club. It's chaired by landscape designer Sara Bendrick, who works in concert with property owners to turn unruly outdoor spaces into inviting retreats with economical -- yet clever -- landscape designs. An avid horticulturalist and artist, Bendrick enjoys the challenge of combining the beauty of nature with built-in elements, and she's not afraid to get her hands dirty to achieve the desired look. …