Ideas

My backyard is in need of help. I have several half ideas, but no kind of cohesive design. For years, I've wanted to do something with the un-loved and neglected nook by the back door, where my table sits slowly sinking into the yard. I can't decide on a patio or deck. A deck would look weird, and a patio would be nice, but pricey. I think I might try a landscaped style, with mulch and walkways blending the whole area together.