Unfortunately, the norway spruce is all wrong for that area because it will get large (always take into consideration the final size of the plant). It is a specimen plant that should be given plenty of room. If I were you, I would remove the norway spruce and replace it with an ornamental grass of moderate size. Perhaps fill in around that with a low-growing groundcover such as Veronica 'Georgia Blue'.

I did not see at first read that this was a "dwarf" weeping norway spruce. I could not find any info online about the eventual height and width of this plant, so it may work for you after all. But, do be aware that the term "dwarf" when describing conifers typically means "slow-growing", not "short".

Spazzy is right but I'm notorious for planting optimistically and planning to keep things pruned or remove them when they outgrow the space. Sometimes I even do it, though not enough years have passed yet for a full test. So I wouldn't fault you for planting the tree here as long as you understand it will need to be replaced within 20 years.

What I have found in my own bed layouts is that central placement and geometric layouts do not always serve the purpose. I also don't like plant repetitions, though I think that's more personal. If I were you I would move the spruce to about the 2-3 o'clock position (as seen from this angle) and do a more varied, more casually placed planting that slopes down in height to the driveway. That would give the tree a little more room too, and of course it will spread into the lawn, which I would allow; the skirts of these trees are lovely.

KarinL

Is anyone esle not liking the mulch?

It is contrasting so sharply with the lawn that I can't see the fescue. And the "chips" seem too large for the spruce--but perhaps that's a temporary problem?

I'm new to all this, so I may be way off base--but something closer to the colour you have in the bed behind (although I know it's just soil) might improve things a lot.