And here's the finished article. I need some photo stiching software to make it look like I've got a swanky wide angle lens, but I'm hopeless at photo editing. I spent the day watering the turf and looking around Wisley for ideas on how to fill the patio. Man alive are terracotta pots expensive!!

Once I get the back fence sorted we're looking at putting Hostas in, as they should do well under the trees. And clearing the leaves in the winter will be easy, as Hostas die back to bulbs (or whatever it is they are - ryzomes or something?) 

We're thinking about what to put down the left hand side.  No clues yet.  Watch this space!