I'm pretty much starting with a blank slate.  Definite needs are a fenced back yard, back deck, more privacy from the neighbors on one side (planting trees I guess).

Looking for ideas for - well - anything.  Unfortunately there is no room for a range

Here is a picture of the place.



And here is a basic plot.  The house may be further back or towards the street, but is definitely behind the other houses on the street.  Driveway is gravel for now, green is woods, blue areas are low spots, red areas are high spots.  Area is about 33.5K sq. ft.



And just in case, here is what the footprint looks like.



Before you comment.... I am by no means an MS Paint artist...  Nor do I want to be.  This should give you the general idea though.

Thanks

Quoted: I guess bamboo wont work up there?  Looks like a board fence or hedges or maybe wroughtiron and roses. ETA,  I thought about blueberries but in AK it might attract big varmints.

I'm pretty sure bamboo won't grow well here .  I was thinking a lattice topped board fence for the back yard, but still want other suggestions.  Any front fence must be limited to 4' high.

Blueberries might be a good idea for the back yard.  They do grow here, but what I have seen has been wild, very low growing sprawling srub.  I don't know what they look like when grown "in captivity".

Quoted: Nice place. Thanks You are doing well to develop your vision of what you want to achieve.  Options for each area include privacy, curb appeal, low maintenance, security, parking space, etc. I am trying to keep those things in mind.  I'm thinking it will take 3-5 years before I am done no matter what the overall plan comes out to be so I am trying to develop a flexible master plan.  I have done most of the work involved, but I have never planned anything. I'd say the basics might include a paved driveway and a planting plan that will "soften" the transition from yard to house by using low shrubs near the structure. Paving the driveway may very well be the most expensive thing I do and will have to wait a while.  Low shrubs near the house idea is good.  Will have to talk to a local nursery to see what will work well. I think a low front wall or fence plus gate would define your space.   I agree.  Some kind of planting there at a minimum. There are some books and software programs that can help.

Any thoughts on leveling or terracing the yard?  How much of the back yard to clear?  Build the back fence through the woods?  

One of the goals is enough open space for the kids.  We have been living in a little mini-ghetto for the last 2+ years and the kids and dog need to run  Need to leave enough trees for privacy and a future treehouse project.  The back yard is really my first priority.

Quoted: You need some more foxholes around the perimeter and a searchlight at ridge of your roof. Maybe even a few mounted coaxil machine guns.

I hear foxholes tend to lower the value of the property.  Searchlight and machine guns noted.  Don't want any kids running through the yard to get to school ya know...

bump...

Looks like you at least have room for a good sized range