I like the path, and it's fine for a casual path, but if it is used frequently or for access for things like washing or wheelie bins you might want a less uneven path. As I understand it, a path alongside the house is also useful for reducing problematic variation in moisture levels around the foundations and discouraging termites.

On the other side plant things, but for us to make specific suggestions we'd need to know more, for example climate, orientation, soil type, whether you want to preserve any view or create privacy from the neighbours?

What a great area, you could certainly keep your pavers, you could relay them or plant between them to hide chips, small stones between them would also look great, having destination like a seating area would look fabulous, lots of lush plants and you will have a little touch of paradise.

It would be good to have an idea of which climate zone you are in and a little info about rainfall, soil? That will tell you which types of plants you should use. I think the pavers are a great feature to design around, rather than trying to change. Because they are irregular and are staggered, the garden should have a few types of plants repeated for impact. Think also about what style of garden you have elsewhere and what sort of look you enjoy.... mediterranean? tropical resort?, cottage garden?, formal? natives?, natural bush? I think you could have a row of medium sized trees alternating with shrubs, a lower row of plants in the front and then invest in ground covers and ornamental grasses like dichondra and mondo to ramble around your paving and pull it all together. If you take the cue from the trees over the fence, some lilly pillies or even medium sized flowering gums would look nice. I think the suggestion to put a bench our seating area out there is a good one, the space needs a purpose to help you know how to plant it. If it is somewhere you travel through from once space to another, then the plants should help hide and reveal beauty and create interest along the way. If you don't much use it, maybe the birds will? grevillea and bottlebrush would attract them.

Hi Fianou,

This is a great suggestion. The curved path is gentler than straight and the simple greys and greens are calming to look at- not too much contrast in a small space.

Hi Fidelia,

Have you thought about a Green Wall? A living green wall could be a great investment if installed correctly.

Check out this article for more information on this topic if you are interested: https://vistaconcepts.com.au/something-like-title-4/

Good luck with your project!

I think the "hopscotch" style layout of the pavers is the main problem.