Thanks for the replies. @ Tiemco so Tall fescue is the type of seeds I need to buy for that bare spots? Sorry is that's a dumb question LOL! Here is the bare spot in the front. Below are a few pictures of the rear. @ Newrandwest I noticed the tearing when I was reviewing the pics. I have a push mower & that it a brand new blade on it. Do you have to sharpen new blades? I just thought about it. I used a pellet type of weed & feed shortly before the guy at the store told me to try the liquid kind. I only treated the front half of the yard with that & I treated the whole yard with the liquid. I dont know if that was too much for the grass but I believe the pellets are the reason the front looks pretty green & half decent. I didn't use the pellets in the back because money was getting low plus the back was in really bad condition & needed a lot of work. The yard has a little incline up to the canter then it goes back down & that kinda hide the rough parts from the front. Here is the main problem spot in the front yard. From the front porch Up close Dead? Under the side extension for the kitchen Back yard. You can see the weed killer are keeping those little white flower things in the other yard Is if my yard wasn't jacked up enough... Thanks Direct TV guy! If I could get my entire yard to look like this part in the front I would be very happy :-)

Matt, It looks to me like the first one isn't a flower - it is some leaves emerging from a stem. On many plants, new leaves are often reddish. I am not sure which plant this is. The second appears to be flower buds on a branch of a vine. I can't tell from the picture which plant it is.

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Thank you SO much everyone! I had figured no one was interested, so I just started googling the names and seeing what looked like any of the plants. It took awhile, but I think I got most of what you listed, gardengal! Except I had guessed Plant H was garden phlox. This was my list: A. Maidenhair fern B. Holly fern C. Japanese painted ferns D. Wild geranium E. Hellebores F. Coral honeysuckle and Pink Lemonade honeysuckle G. Clematis H. Garden phlox <<< Asiatic lily hybrid J. Lily of the Valley L. Hardy begonia M. Mazus reptans N. Vinca minor/periwinkle O. Daylily P. Wood poppy Q. Dwarf crested iris R. Other iris/lily? <<< Iris S. ? <<< Oriental lily hybrid T. Cut it out as a weed So I guess these are present but dormant? Some of these sounded like they'd still be above ground at this time of year: - Bloodroot - Narcissus/Daffodils - Grape hyacinths - Virginia bluebells - Spanish bells - Garden phlox - Star of Bethlehem - Arum <<< not sure what type this could be referring to, maybe Jack-in-the-Pulpit? From my research, most of these seem to be "woodland" perennials who enjoy moisture and some shade, and some seem native to my region (Nashville TN, I think zone 7b). I love the lush forest wildflower theme. I've always wanted that kind of natural-feeling garden. But I think I'd make different choices in annuals, and maybe diversify from all the purples/blues? I'm looking forward to what colors the hellebores, phlox, lilies, iris, and clematis turn out to be, but I'm guessing a lot of purple/white/pink as seems to be her preference. I'd love to add perennials like dianthus, coreopsis, black-eyed susan, echinacea, and/or liatrus but I have no idea how appropriate these would be back here! I have a bed around some bushes and dogwoods out front that seems to get full-to-part sun (currently planted with pink begonias and vinca minor). docmom - that's what I was thinking. Watch what grows where for a year and learn how to maintain what's there. The Lily of the Valley, Star of Bethlehem, and grape hyacinth seem to be invasive and could take over the bed, so I'm curious to see how much grows next year. I'm also a little concerned about the clematis (which I love!) -- I'm not sure what kind it is for pruning purposes, and it's in a fairly shady spot under the dogwood. But it sounds like it'd be risky to move. Do any of these plants look like they're in trouble or not doing well from the photos? Any you'd expect to need extra attention? Thanks again for any advice, ideas, or feedback!