If the backyard faces due west I'd put a shade structure on the western boundary. Put a slatted or laser cut holey screen between vertically between the roof and the fence. Pave underneath for a dining or sitting area. Don't cement the pavers if there's an easement there. Make a paved path to the area, and a bbq section.

On the north side of the structure plant a deciduous fruit tree of your choice, that does well in your area.

In the southern part of the yard, to get maximum north sun, place a raised vege bed. They can be bought or constructed from anything non toxic (not treated pine). Flowers can also be grown in the southern section.

Hi Jase,

1. I would level out the entire backyard salvaging only the tree in the corner.

2. I would then use the bricks from the current retaining walls as pavers for a BBQ area with a pergola.(Looks as though you already have one in photo #1)

3. If you can't remove the existing fence (you should because it looks like asbestos) - then I suggest you straighten it up and paint it (asbestos proof it) then place a lattice in front of it and grow a climber.

4. I would then use the grey cement pavers to create a pathway with mondo grass in between directly in front of that area in #3 leading to the tree in the corner.

5. Using some of the cement pavers I would create a place under the tree for a garden bench and some beautiful pots with flowers.

5.The grass I would use in the newly created space is Sir Walter.

Hope this helps - good luck!

Hi again,

Forgot to add - remove the hills hoist and get a folding clothes line that can be either attached to a wall or fixed with posts along a wall/fence.

thanks for the suggestions! ill need to keep a retaining wall as the houses to the back and right hand side are up higher.

You could still keep the retaining walls.

- plant a climber in the retaining wall box

- maybe create a set of steps to the lemon tree that could also be used as seating.

- maybe tidy up the look of the retaining walls by cement rendering.