May-Sept is generally regarded as "spring/summer" and, while the backyard is useless half the year, it is still apparently nice to have. I think they're a ridi

May-Sept is generally regarded as "spring/summer" and, while the backyard is useless half the year, it is still apparently nice to have. I think they're a ridiculous pain in the ass and largely useless but that's beside the point -- some people still derive enjoyment from them.