What a beautiful old house!!! I love the porches!

Your idea of planting more trees, paths, benches, etc. sounds wonderful. But if your way out there in the country I'm guessing you have a septic tank and not city sewage. Make sure you plant far away from it. My in-laws had a lot of problems with tree roots in thier drainage pipe. And you mention willows, they are the worst! Talk to some people knowledgeable about septic systems & tree roots before you start.

TY for sharing. I really enjoyed it.