Hi Megzis16 I always encourage our clients to keep a percentage of they backyard as turf as it creates the feeling of openness and is great for families. Also given you are limited with space this will make the whole area feel a lot larger. I would suggest you include a small garden bed around the perimeter and plant with a hedging plant variety like viburnum or gardenia. You could perhaps also include a timber bench seat? Hope this helps and good luck with it all!!

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Succulents and palm type plants are my go to low maintenance plants at the moment. I also have a plant called a 'zanzibar gem' that the tag said 'thrives on neglect' and they're not wrong! I water it once a month and its lush and green. This would all liven your space up with out you needing to maintain it. Have you thought about a ground creeper? They slowly cover your garden bed so it would be nice a green without you needing to maintain it much. Maybe add your climate to your post or in the comments so more people can help you out :)

Live in Seven Hills NSW. Budget is about $6K to $7K