My wife and I are home shopping in a fairly difficult market and have come across a house that could suit us but doesn't have the green private back yard that we'd like. The house was constructed in 2013 so basically new as is the meager landscaping. The region is suburban Portland (Pacific Northwest). Can anyone suggest what might be possible with a back yard like this? Where would you start and with what kind of budget to create a more lush green and private Northwestern backyard? Or do we keep shopping for a flatter lot or one with a downward sloping yard?