How would you turn your backyard into a summer site?

What would you do to make your backyard into a fun summer site? Break away from the daily hectic schedule and spend some quite, relaxing moments with your loved moments. I have planted a few Tiki torches. What have you done or would do for the purpose?
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  • Gail Salminen Gail Salminen on Jun 22, 2014
    Water is always very relaxing, so perhaps a prefab pond with a few water plants. We also have a pool, but that can be expensive these days. We also have a couple gazebos (use inexpensive sheers around the sides for privacy and use cut off hockey sticks to anchor them) to relax under and an inexpensive chair/love seat set. Love to sit on the deck with my coffee or by the pond in the morning. Very relaxing. Of course plants also add to the atmosphere. Moving from indoors to outdoors or potting annuals adds colour and interest.