It is summer time now and it is the perfect time to revamp your backyard garden. I've a page with ideas to steal. Ideas to create your own retreat in your backyard where you can lull, meditate, or party. Start with the landscape that you have and gradually clear room to add elements of nature like - green shrubs, flowering plants, trees, water ponds, rocks, and mix them with pavers, statues, seating, lighting, etc., to make this a tranquil place to relax. Keep your landscape design simple with enough room to seat a few. Add pops of color with annuals, lush greenery with perennials and bring in colorful accents to create a dreamy garden.. like the ones I have showcased here....