It was like a full on brick patio back there but it was in miserable condition, overgrown with the bricks popping up and a missing section. You could only open the door a quarter of the way

Now I have simple, well draining gravel back there. I'm thinking of extending it farther after I buy some garden edging.

it is looking really good

Thanks, I'm out of my element but trying to do it right

That looks like the results of some hard work!