The Perfect Yard

The Perfect Yard
On a recent warm, breezy, sunny, Sunday afternoon, I went to visit my cousin's new house for the first time since they moved to the area. After my tour of the inside of the house, I decided to venture out on my own. As I walked outside into the backyard, I felt myself being transported into another world. I no longer felt like I am in a single family house in a planned community in the suburbs. This was definitely no ordinary backyard. I had entered into a secluded jungle all to myself. The outdoor yard looked completely natural, unlike the usual square lawns cut to an inch and only a couple of trees for shade. To me, the yard was a perfect example o...