I would clean up first. Especially the stuff growing in the paving. Then get gardening with pot plants and start experimenting with different plants and the positions. See what you like and if you can keep it alive! Our house has the sun setting over the back fence and we've done a few inexpensive things to reduce that issue (most expensive were outdoor blinds around the verandah) but for most of the year we just don't want to be out there. It is hard work to keep the plants going in summer, there is a lot of sand due to the difficulty in keeping lawn alive and it is just bloody hot. So, that's why I'm saying clean up, start gardening small and see how you go before committing to structures that might not address the real issues you have with the yard. Just my 2 cents! :)

Hi Marianna, I recommend you to ask for a quote from at least one contractor, to have a more accurate cost estimate. Regards!

R u in NZ? If so change country settings to Aus, and post in their forum, you will get more help.

Kia ora, does anyone have any suggestions on what to line my garage walls with in my new home with please? It's a wood frame, and very cobweby which is partly why I want to line ito I don't have to clean it again. 1. Will I have to clean all the cobwebs and dust before I line it, or can I use the lining to hide them? 2. Do I line it from the bottom of the wall ams concrete slab or a bit higher up in case there it'sa ever flooding? 3. Will it be easy to line on my own?