Do you hope your garden looks as good as last year???

Its a bit of a perfect storm that has caused my issue to be honest - firstly cash-flow problems which has meant a lack of funds for compost to get stuff sown and brought on, the weather remaining chilly a lot longer than I expected also slowed me down at sowing stage, and then more latterly commitments at work that are ensuring that I am spending more time there than I do at home.....

I decided it was best to chuck the towel in at this stage and keep everything really simple and straight forward - no pots, baskets or otherwise, instead of continuing to throw time (and potentially money once it starts to flow again in a few weeks time) at things only to end up disappointed anyway.

Since we moved in here, the patio has resembled the Himalayas, so I think it best to put my energy into getting it levelled, cleaned and grouted through the course of this summer, and then try again with plants etc next year.