the one... with plans for the backyard

I did another plan on the train ride into work recently.  I really need a book!

  

Now that the builders have finished it's a perfect time to start thinking about the backyard and to get started before the Queensland Summer is in full swing.

Just as I did with the front yard, this photo was taken with my iphone so I apologise for the poor quality but hopefully you can work out my scribble.

To help you understand:

• Remove grass from up the centre of the driveway and replace with pebbles, no more mowing!
• Plant shade trees down the left side of the drive to block the West sun - it's a killer in Summer.
• Extend the grass area for little Charlie.
• Take the garden bed on the far right down the entire side.
• Plant a small garden along the back of deck, just small grass like plants.
• Plant a small garden under the verandah stairs.
• Install solar sensor lights along the verandah.
• Create an intimate patio beside the garage with lots of plants.
• Remove the cement going from the driveway to the patio (basically the slab of concrete beside.

I've been collecting lots of images with ideas...

 

Now to make a list of the supplies I will need and work up the budget.