Aside from outing, partying, and other outdoor fun, gardening is one of my favorite outdoor activities that I love doing during summer time.  It gives me relaxation and ME-time therapy hehehe.  It is also a great bonding moment for me and my kids as they love gardening also.  
When we first bought our house, there are only a couple of bigh shrubs around the house.  Hubby and I did not like it as they were growing near the wall already so he dug those out and I planted some plants to replaced them.
At the right side of our house, I [planted irises in it and I did not realize that it will grow so thick.  When we came back from Korea, I was so surprised to find how thick they got.
They are now in full bloom and we are lovin it.