What my backyard could be

I am so lucky to have a house with a big backyard that is green and pretty to look at.  

I had to show you this only because my dog did some "pruning" to my crepe myrtle tree, I guess he thought it was too big so he ate half of it!  And we just won't talk about him chewing through the natural gas hose to the bbq, it was on at the time.
Yes, we still have a dog!

I got one of these for Mother's Day last year.

My dream backyard would be like an english garden, with some retro thrown in.

 

All the outdoor furniture etc. is found at Restoration Hardware.

Wow, isn't that a beautiful garden, but I think I'll stick to what I've got going and wait to see what it becomes.