During the month of September, Fischer & Frichtel is including a fabulous "outdoor oasis" - free of charge - with the purchase of a home in any of the firm's single-family communities throughout the metro region.

September homebuyers have the option of creating a "Dream Backyard" with the addition of an imaginative children's playground set by Dream Play Recreation or a custom outdoor kitchen by Forshaw.

"Most owners moving into a brand new home focus their energies on the interior first - arranging furniture, installing window treatments, and just getting settled in," observed John Fischer, CEO of Fischer & Frichtel. "It usually takes a while before they have time to think about the best ways to make use of their outdoor recreation area. We think our customers will appreciate this value-enhancing incentive, since it gives them the chance to fully enjoy their ownership experience - indoors and out - right from the start."

Components of the Dream Backyard vary by community and, for obvious reasons, the size of the homeowner's yard. Families with active youngsters will appreciate Dream Play's eco-friendly redwood play sets, which are designed for stability and child safety and can be assembled in various configurations.

An empty patio quickly becomes "party central" with a Forshaw outdoor kitchen, which can include a combination of various elements ranging from a high-end gas grill and built-in cabinetry to an under-counter refrigerator, outdoor fireplace, or fire pit.

Base priced from the $130's to mid-$600's, single-family communities eligible for the month-long promotion include:

• Wild Horse Canyon, a high-end enclave nearing close-out in Chesterfield
• Shadow Creek, an all-new Luxury Home development in Fenton
• Cottage Homes recently introduced at Charlestowne in North St. Charles
• Luxury Homes at Spring Mill, Talbrige, and the Manors of Wynbrooke, all in St. Charles County
• Montecito, Fischer’s affordable “small town” community in St. Peters
• Grandview, Luxury Homes in prestigious Sunset Hills
• The Estates at Deer Hollow, the builder’s newest Luxury Homes development in Wildwood, featuring huge 3- to 7-acre homesites

Neighborhood descriptions, floorplans, driving directions, and Dream Backyard detaiuls can be found on the company website, FandFHomes.com.