Anyone? Need help! Thank you

Sorry, but I looked at your question previously, and you are asking for too much. Perhaps you should hire a landscape architect.

I will say that using the same materials in each part of your landscape will give visual cohesion. For instance the brick pool surround and the brick building and walkway. It's almost impossible to match one batch of brick with another, especially if years have passed in between. But using brick at every patio or pavilion will unite the various areas. The wooden deck in front of one building was probably stained and sealed at one time, but is quite weathered now. I would try to paint/stain/whatever to make it match the deck and stair it abuts.

Thank you, mindshift. I appreciate the feedback and agree that one thing to tie the yard together will be to using the same base materials. Welcome anyone else’s thoughts as well.

(And I agree we will need to hire a landscape architect - just wanted some ideas)

Ideas/considerations for when you talk with a real landscape architect:

- how much gardening and of what kind are you/your wife wanting to do? Flowers, veggies, easy-care shrubbery?

- how much lawn do you want to manicure and mow every week (personally I'd minimize the lawn, maximize your lovely woodland and natural meadow space).

- if you can get electric to the hangar, do it.

- cohesive yard: maybe a three-rail wood fence (backed with wire to contain pets) around the whole perimeter. If you do a fence, remember to include gates at strategic places wide enough for mowers, carts, etc.

- any DIY skills or inclination?

- dogs: You look like you're out in the country a bit, and big barky dogs are not a bad thing to have near the house. I like having a doggie door to give dogs access any time they want to their own dog run (an area maybe 6' wide by 15' long, fenced with 5 or 6' tall chain link). That way they can go in and out by themselves, and be contained in an area that you know is safe and escape-proof (deer, rabbits, and squirrels are such fun to chase). A normal fence can surround any other area you want them to play in while you're able to keep a closer eye on them.

Not sure any of this was of help, but good luck anyhow.

Looks like an amazing property. I agree that it’s best to figure out some things you want out of an awesome space. Start collecting ideas in an idea book here and don’t worry if you collect 1000 images. Patterns will appear. Then once you’ve whittled down a few big ideas, contact some landscape architects. They can come up with a great plan you can implement over time. You may discover you want to build a sauna, outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, built in fire pit, have a TV to watch games, turn the airplane hanger (!!!) into a serious poker room/ band practice place.

Then look for native plants that will grow in nicely with the current scenery. It’s gorgeous and please keep us updated with what you do! Depending where you are $50k can go a long way, or just get a few things done.

Thank you nickel and Sarah!! So very helpful

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