If you don't really care for gardening, could you grass the areas and then stand some trees in pots against a wall, or plant a small cherry tree on the lawn? The blossom looks beautiful. Shrubs such as camelias also look wonderful. We have some which were just left to grow, and over the years they've turned into lovely bushes which flower in profusion. Some people might suggest paving your garden area, and then dotting potted plants about, but it's not much help to the environment - x