Thanks for the replies all.

Seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place.

What I was striving for was a nice, green, shady area I could sit in and
enjoy during the summer.

Not sure sitting, or laying on, bark chippings would be nice (plus I'm sure
the cats will use it as a toilet) and decking or paving will be slippery and
mouldy during the winter.

Damn!


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Best Wishes
Simon Taylor