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on the building in pic #2, build either an arbor, put one of those sails (like this http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails-Coolaroo.htm) or anchor some sort of fabric as a canopy to the exterior wall and use large planters to cement posts (and use as planters) for the other two legs of the canopy. Replace the stone w. grass and put a chaise or two in the space.

If you put up a wooden fence, you could put lattice above the exsisting fence and grow jasmine, wisteria or similar.

Best advice a fellow gardener gave me, as far as getting the landscape going, start in the area you will see/use the most and go from there, instant(ish) gratification.