Create a Tropical Retreat in Your Backyard

Have you been dreaming about a tropical getaway? See how these homeowners created a retreat right out their back door.

For the past 10 years, the Lange family has been hard at work creating a lush tropical retreat in their sloping California backyard. It's a relatively small space at just a third of an acre. Read on to see how they've filled their landscape with color, charm, and personality.