We added a simple 16ft x 12ft canopy, made from four jump poles set into the ground with Postcrete and topped with a £40 sail from Amazon. We built raised beds from sleepers, filled them with my homemade compost, topped up with a little bought-in compost, and created a shaded area for my hostas beneath the canopy. I also added trellis to the back of the beds to provide extra shade. The whole area has become such a welcoming and peaceful space.