When I bemoaned the fact that I couldn't keep the garden the way I used to, my daughter responded 'Lower your standards'
I think I managed to lower my standards in a creative way. I changed the character of the garden to a wilder, more natural look, and I have probably gone a bit far! The only thing holding up the fence at the moment is the honeysuckle, and ferns and reeds are appearing in the borders as I have had no help during lockdown but - it evolves, and it's interesting, and there are moments when it looks idyllic as well as moments when it just looks messy.
But it was the wisest thing to do really...