When your dreams are bigger than your budget, sometimes you must be willing to do the work yourself. I dreamt of a garden paradise dotted with ponds full of flora and fauna. That’s how we have found ourselves with the back-break task of installing ponds in our gardens. It’s a good thing I love to research, create plans, and boss people (my husband) around. My penchants have served me well in various garden projects like pond installation. I must warn that the hard labor and coordination of labor can take a toll on minds, bodies, and relationships. So, one must ask oneself if the end result is worth the collateral damage. Luckily, my priorities have…