Ideas for the land in front of the house?

[chad22]

An auto salvage might be easier

Now that's my idea of a beautiful yard.

 

[greenmojo]

I like this. Less mowing.

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Washington Landowner & Agencies Secure Major Grants To Protect And Restore A Sage Grouse Oasis In Douglas County - Sage Grouse Initiative

Bruce

I think that pond is about 35 minutes from here on HWY 2.

~Moses

 

[greenmojo]

I like this. Less mowing.

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Washington Landowner & Agencies Secure Major Grants To Protect And Restore A Sage Grouse Oasis In Douglas County - Sage Grouse Initiative

Bruce

Found it! About 40 minutes from the property, but a bit off of HWY 2. Pretty cool natural pond.

 

[Depmandog]

That looks more like dreaded weed eater time.

I just assumed he was married. Hahaha.

Why am I laughing...my wife wouldn't have a clue how to start my weed eater OR mower for that matter

 

[greenmojo]

I just assumed he was married. Hahaha.

Why am I laughing...my wife wouldn't have a clue how to start my weed eater OR mower for that matter

There is nothing like putting some headphones on and burning diesel in peace and quiet! And yes, married with 3 little ones.

~Moses

 

[rswyan]

Basically I'm thinking kinda along the lines of dave1949's suggestions:

Hardscape using the rocks - these can be used to create the oases dave spoke of, adding some greenery/vegetation/planting beds to add color and variation to native environment should you want to.

Is the front porch an area for gathering and relaxing ?

Since you have the water to support it, I'd consider adding a number of water features - probably smaller ponds, to avoid having cover the evaporation loss of a big body of water with a large surface area. Since you have a slope/grade they could be tied together (ie. running water) ... you also could even incorporate a cascading water fall into one or more of them, if you were so inclined:

Another thing to consider (perhaps in addition to the above) - since it appears you have no shortage of rocks ... and will do doubt end up with a bunch more if you any serious grading - is the use of dry creek beds to give the appearance or illusion of water (without any of the attendant evap loss you'd have with an actual water feature):

 

[Xfaxman]

What's Alpaca taste like?

You could start a fast food chain.

Alpaca Lips Now

:thumbdown:

Bruce

Groan!! :ashamed: :thumbdown: But funny. :thumbsup:

For those that didn't get it: Apocalypse Now

 

[dodge man]

I'm a huge fan of low maintance. I'd say get some grass growing up close to the house. I wouldn't want a lot of trees, it seems like you have a good view that would be blocked.

 

[dave1949]

Groan!! :ashamed: :thumbdown: But funny. :thumbsup:

For those that didn't get it: Apocalypse Now

Thanks, I needed that. Good one Bruce.

 

[greenmojo]

Groan!! :ashamed: :thumbdown: But funny. :thumbsup:

For those that didn't get it: Apocalypse Now

Ha, I didn't catch that. Terrible... ;-)