OMG, your gardens put mine to shame! Those are amazing pics everyone...that must be a full time job for your Sims.
Nice job.
Word. I'm going to spend a bit more time with outdoor decorations. Especially fencing and hedges for the garden. It adds that extra touch. I also hate the default grass. I'm glad it's free to change it. Money trees are pretty by themselves, but with a little sprucing it can be the centerpiece of the outdoor design
Little ponds could be pretty too, and later stocked with fish. They're free!