I have a pretty big yard. That can be a wonderful thing with all the kids I have. With that much space, I can just let them roam free. At least until they get too hot … or too cold … or want to play their video games … or watch a TV show about playing outside … or … Well, you get the idea.

A giant green yard can be giant green burden, too. Big yards mean lots of grass; grass that must be mowed.