So beautiful! I'd love to swim in that pool - haha

Too beautiful! I'd never leave home! I can't see -- do you have any large Sabals? I'd put in more palms in clusters of three along the fence between the oleanders.

WOW! It's a tropical oasis! Incredible work!

how beautiful! you are an artist. thanks for your hospitality.
sue

Totally breath taking. I wouldn't want to leave home either. Excellent work there. Can you come to my house?
Gets me a bit motivated to get off this computer and go putz a bit in the backyard.
Lauri

Thank you all. You are too kind! I know there are many here that have much more extensive and beautiful landscaping. I've seen some of them!

Dave, my palms are Pindos and Windmills. Palms can be tricky here in north Texas as we are right on the line between zone 7 and 8. These types seem to do the best witht the high temps in summer and random freezing temps in winter. My wife and I are always discussing what to do next, more palms, bigger trees, etc. It is all just a matter of time and money! Haha.

Oh yes, I know about time and money -- and the limitations of climate! But if you're a warm 7B climate you might experiment with Sabal x texensis 'Brazoria' and also Sabal 'Birmingham'. The first one is the faster grower of the two and will eventually form a trunk (sooner). Also you might try Sabal mexicana -- though that might be a bit more experimental. Of course regular old Sabal minor would be bullet-proof, but they don't form trunks.

Holy smokes! That's amazing...there's no way my yard would look even 1/10th as good as that!!! That is some truly awesome landscaping...really makes one want to spend time outdoors! :) Keep it up!!!
--Mark

O...M....Gosh!!!!

I would be embarrased to show my yard after those pictures. Awesome.

Hey, Kevin, When's the party, and are you flying us all in so we can see that gorgeous back yard of yours first hand????? Just kidding! I'm with pelicanhead, you're yard would put most of ours to shame. Take a bow for a job well done!!!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Crafty

What a nice backyard oasis you have!When can I come over and swim?You have done a wonderful job, thanks for sharing with us.....

Rigo:0)

Hey Kevin,
Oh boy.. can you ADOPt Me!! want to rent your chaise lounge to the left!!! Oh my gosh, you have done an outstanding job in all the landscaping. Love the falls, the pool, wow, a spa, lucky you.. great path!! such Cannas, pretty hibiscus, and day lillies..everything is just perfect. you and your wife must enjoy evenings, see maybe a barbecue pit, glass of wine..nice. Are the copper poles for warmth or extra lighting? nice nice

thanks so so much for showing your yard, love your plumies all over. thanks for the peek around the COrner!!!! Beautiful home!!!
Karen B.

WHO IS NEXT

Haha, sure Karen! My kids are young teens so just a few more years and we will be empty nesters!

We do all of the above from quiet evenings with my wife and I just enjoying some wine and listening to the waterfall to having everything rockin' with the pool full of kids and the patio full of even more rowdy adults! We spend a lot of time out there grilling, eating, etc., and the round structure on the other side of the spa is a gas fire pit that we light up at night, make smores, etc. The copper poles are citronella torches that we also light sometimes at night for a nice fire light and to help keep mosquitos at bay.

Maybe I should have a GW Plumie Forum party and invite you all! Thanks for all the kind words.

AND YES, WHO IS NEXT?

Wow, what an amazing, inspiring space you've created! I am clipping this post for inspiration for the day I buy a house, or for those days when I need something to make me smile ;)

Thanks for sharing it!!!

Beautiful oasis!!!! I'll bring the Margaritaville Margarita machine to the party!!! Where did you get the lei ring? Nice idea.

I got my Lei ring on ebay, but here is link to the seller's online store.

Here is a link that might be useful: Aloha Spirit

Your yard is lovely. It looks like a wonderful place to relax and the pic of the sunset is beautiful.
Karyn

Your place looks like a 5 star retreat! I would never want to leave! The only thing that I would add since I didn't see any are some wonderful roses and gardenias to the landscape. Otherwise it is perfecto! I sure don't want to post after seeing your photos of your gorgeous place!

Wow! Absolutely Beautiful!!! My back yard is nothing but sand and grass...and a big hole my dogs dug!! LOL

I love all the different types of greenery you have! How do you keep your cannas in one place and not spreading like wildfire? LOL

Very Inspiring!!!!!!

I'd love to know what color/material you used on the inside of your pool. I just can't make up my mind and time is running out...

Thank you and thanks for the tour!

Spectacular Kevin! Thanks for giving us a tour.

Kasie