Urban Retreat

Laura Premi, a young attorney, bought her first home about six months ago. Just the second owner of her '50s rambler, she loves the modern charm. The home is the perfect size for a single woman like herself but when it comes to entertaining, things get a little cramped.

Although the backyard is a nice size, it's unused; there is no continuity, and the vegetation is overgrown. She wants an easy-to-maintain space complete with a barbecue and entertainment space. Which landscape designer will be up to the challenge?