Love the color of the bike and the utility rack but the seat I would change to something more comfortable and maybe a small basket in the back but what a great bike to have to get around on. Don't take on too many projects on that house. Just do a few projects at the time and do them well.
I would love to buy some desert land in California and try this , smart irrigation and planting trees and other plants that hold water to bring in wildlife., Maybe even shade structures over water holes as well to maintain the water?