I think you should be reaally happy that he wants to work on YOUR(2) yard together. that's a really good thing!!
consider this: it has been said that women are all about their relationships, and men are all about their work. If your husband is choosing to "work" on your family home... it shows that he truely values it at a personal level. This is really good!!
My current status: june 2006. Wife ran out and filed D. Finalized Jan 11, 2010, after 12.5 years M. 3 wonderful sons caught in the middle