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I have a small lawn that is not it's best because it is used in the
summer as a patio area, the table, chairs and umbrella stand all turn
the lawn yellow.

I am thinking of digging it up and covering the area will gravel,
after putting down a mulch sheet.

I also would like to put triangular raised beds on the 4 corners to
grow veg in.

Questions:
How high would you make the beds?

Depends - the higher they are, the easier to maintain. Mine are a bit low
and not easy on the back when working on them.
http://www.ljconline.nl/garden/gardenpatio.htm

I have plenty of home made compost, could this be used to fill the
beds?

Yes

What crops would you recommend?

Veggies ?
Depends on what you like and how big teh beds are. Do teh crops need to be
'decorative' as well?
Runner beans up a wigwam look good
Beetroot has pretty foliage
Carrots are 'fluffy' looking

Jenny