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That looks an ideal size to turn into a Mediterranean covered courtyard. Put a thin frame over the top, get rid of the trees and grow stuff that climbs. Something like a vine would do well there with big shady leaves in the summer and die back to almost nothing over winter. It would help protect the lawn too. You can pick and freeze the young leaves and use in the kitchen. Other climbers would also do well if you can grow them through for varied interest through the year.
Don’t forget to run festoon style lights along the frame for the full taverna nights effect.
Ramsaye
So our garden is pretty small ("lawn" is 4m square for reference) but being south facing and end of terrace it gets a lot of sun and has very little shade for a lot of the day.
Any suggestions for anything that can provide a bit of shade but doesn't take up a load of space when not in use (e.g. I was looking at parasols but they have massive bases from what I can find). Wouldn't mind something semi-permanent, attached to a wall or something, if needs be.
Any bright ideas?