It's pretty simple already.......what more would you like or need?

To offer you more suggestions, you need to supply us with some more info. Where are you located geographically? Is privacy a concern? And can you supply better photos that show the entire backyard space (and one that looks back to the house as well) and preferably with no angle or tilt?

Kevin, you said privacy is not a concern, but the question is what you want from the space. What would you like to use it for? Design flows from there.

I see that you have a pool photo in your idea book. It does seem like a feature that would draw you outside, especially if it had a more organic shape, so it’s beautiful to see from the inside as well.

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The back yard needs a covered deck...that's all. Sit under a shade structure and look out at the beautiful bank of trees.

I'd like to remove the white columns, fence and plantings across the back. Then acquire land going towards the tree line. Add circular tree grouping and berms on the left going back. Enhance the lawn. If the land is public, I'd definitely do the improvements because I wouldn't have spent money acquiring it.

I'd add trees and flowers. I'd start by identifying views to keep and views to block. Then, I'd pick some large, beautiful trees to plant as structure for your garden, which, given that you live in South Africa, should be really lush.