Serene Pond Backyard: Barbara and David Hale | Central Texas Gardener

Wouldn’t you just love a paradise retreat in your backyard? That’s just what Barbara and David Hale created on a standard sized tree-covered lot. Now a vacation spot without leaving home, it’s quite a change from when Barbara bought the house-dead grass and plain old boring. With lots of elbow grease, they’ve created a peaceful destination with ponds, stream and comfy palapa. Plus, they’ve styled things up with hand-crafted mosaics, decks and patios to live outside, even in summer. In front, stop by their Little Free Library and visit ponds and fountains crafted from pots.