Your Outdoor Space Shouldn’t be Last with Sara Bendrick.

Your kitchen gets the budget. Your bathroom gets the Pinterest board. And your yard — the first thing anyone sees when they pull up to your house — gets whatever's left over. Landscape designer, contractor, and TV host Sara Bendrick says that's exactly backwards. In this episode, Angie and Sara break down what a yard renovation actually costs, why so much of that money disappears underground, and the one thing every homeowner should do before a single plant goes in the ground. Here's what we discuss with Sara: • Why homeowners keep running out of money before they ever get to the yard — and how to fix that from day one • What "half your budget you'll never see" actually means, and why that's not wasted money • The difference between hardscape and softscape — and why the order you do them matters • How to phase a landscape renovation so the budget works for your real life • When to DIY and what to leave alone — and how to have that conversation with your contractor • What outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and hot tubs actually cost versus what people think • The ROI case for your outdoor space — and why realtors will back it up • Why you should live in your yard before you ever redesign it --------- Connect: https://www.angi.com/own-it-with-angie-hicks-podcast/ Ready to find the right contractor before your next project? Visit https://www.angi.com/ to connect with top-rated pros in your area.