So here are some updates to how the garden looked originally (left) and in February this year (right).
Before:                                                          After:     

      

As you can see, the photos aren't from the same position, but i hope you can recognise some of the features that have remained, and see what a difference was made.

I'll be putting another update on here soon, as I have done a lot more. The patio is looking a lot better, and we now have a lawn!