This is the 2nd year in our house and we are now working on the front yard.
I am horrible with landscaping and would love some ideas for our front bed and around the entry.

We are redoing the roof in a black/charcoal and also the door in a charcoal colour. We dont have money to change out the stairs right now, but are planning on removing the white posts and replacing with more substantial beams.

We edged out the bed and were thinking about putting a large rock in front of the stairs as a retaining wall (hopefully can post pic) and perhaps an umbrella style tree.

Any suggestions for specific plants. It is an east facing sun/shade area. We like the minimalist look.

Would appreciate any advice!!!