Well, I would have to agree that if you are moving in two years, you don't want to spend a lot of time or energy on a lot of landscaping. The new owner may not like what you did, and end up ripping it all out and starting over to suit their own taste. That said, I think I'd like to see a small ornamental tree in the area about halfway between the lamp post and house to break up and disguise that large expanse of brick and change of siding material to the left of the big window. Maybe Amelanchier, something not too dense. I'd also like to see something softening the edge of the retaining wall. Low growing Cotoneaster has interesting branch patterns and colorful berries in the fall and winter. Microbiota could cover that bank and provide year round color, or one of the low growing Junipers or other evergreens. That bank is your biggest problem, IMO. Rhododendrons and Azaleas are nice, but once they finish blooming in spring, they will just be foliage. Adding in an Oakleaf Hydrangea for summer flowers and fall color might be nice off to the right side. Unless you go with a Meyer Lilac or a mildew resistant cultivar, you may end up with a mass of powdery mildew for the rest of the summer. Not very attractive. Making the planting area near the house a little deeper to leave some space for a couple of clumps of perennials that bloom at different times of the season will give you some extra interest. Add them in masses, not just one or two, so that when they bloom, you actually can see them.

I think a shorter time exposure would give a sharper image. Sometimes, when using a telescope, no matter how still you are with the camera, the clarity will only be so sharp, due to the light traveling through too many lenses. I was wondering why your photo is 'reversed', backwards, or a mirror image of mine, a result of the telescope. A very nice shot none-the-less. Kt

I agree that the landscaping looks a little bare-did someone go through and already get rid of items that lined the house? Maybe an over zealous partner? :) Also wonder about the black door. Personally, a blue door with a gabled awning would add a really nice WOW factor to your home. I otherwise worry it might look too similar to others in your neighborhood.

Shutters wouldn’t work well with the brick trim around your windows. Your arched window is not ”all wrong for the house”. Good grief. You need a consult with a local pro for driveway/sidewalk, etc, advice. Not people looking at photos here. There’s more to it than just aesthetics. And there are plenty of yards your size (and smaller) with circular drives that look great, it most certainly can be done … but again, a real pro will need to access it in person. Your house is lovely, not boring at all. Bring in some colorful plants when you can. Hire a landscape pro to give the best advice for your situation. PS: Doggies are adorable. :)