I just moved to a new place and while I can see that the previous owner has put in a lot of work, the space doesn't feel cohesive. There are no flowering plants that I can see – its mostly shrubs/bushes/evergreen.
I would love some advice! I'm in zone 5b.
Right now I'm thinking about pulling out the hosta in the front to showcase the pond more. Replace the emerald cedar perhaps? Pull the gravel and replace with mulch. I feel like I need more mid sized plants in the middle and should bring forward the lower growing plants from the back. Or maybe I should leave it all as-is and just add some perennial flowers of various heights to fill in?
by EndCredits
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It wants to be a rock garden? I would leave the large shrubs. Those look healthy and well placed. Just trim the purple one in early spring before new growth so it’s not blocking the windows or walkway. Also make sure there’s space between the bushes and the house. A good 6in keeps bugs away.
Pull the hosta (so many better options. Add medium height plants in the back, then low height and ground cover in the front.
Since you just moved in, I’d leave or ID everything before removing. Some of these may be early spring blooms.
Also, see what the drainage is like especially after some heavy rain and snow. Rocks help keep areas dry and mulch keeps areas wet. It’s not always aesthetics but purpose.
I would get rid of the host and arborvitae and try to balance the middle with something larger and fuller. But it should be shorter than the windows. Trim down the purple one to below the window.
looks great to me . Just some trimming here and there. Clean up and water lawn