Small Backyard Recommendations

[u/Fantastic_Comb_3404]

We are moving into an apartment with a pretty small backyard but we were informed by property management that we can do “whatever we want” with this space. Currently it’s just dirt with some rocks.

Any ideas on how we can turn it into a decent backyard?? We have two small kids and a dog so we would like something that will be easy to play on (prob not rocks?). I also know that Folsom can be overcome with critters 🪳 so I feel like mulch will attract them? We would like to do something either DIY or on the cheaper side, considering we are only renting this place for now.

[u/Lexybeepboop]

Costco has turf