Definitely not opposed to chemicals. I had planted a lot of wildflower seeds last spring in that front right area, and it looked like a somewhat decent area, in that in was flowering, though a mix of weeds and wildflowers. This year, I just let it grow, so I wouldn't kill off any wildflowers... Well, I don't see any of what I would consider wildflowers, just weeds. So may do the round-up (did that before I planted the wildflowers), and then weedeat. The Rose of Sharon's will be at the top of the hill, and will be getting mid-day/afternoon sun, so I think they'll be happy. The Crape Myrtles in the middle, they have sun for now in mid-day and good portion of the afternoon.. Not planting anything else that'll be tall near them, so hopeful they'll be good :) Maybe rose of Sharon's and groundcover (juniper maybe?) on that front right hill. Juniper to keep the weeds down, and Rose of Sharon to fill it in. It's a major pain to even weedeat that front right area, nearly twist my ankle anytime I do it. Edit: OH yeah, add Forsythia Lynwood Gold to the list of possibilities.. I picked one up on clearance from Lowes a few months back, and just planted it out front. Never had one, but I have read they're even easier to propagate, and I think this one looks pretty healthy. This post was edited by kenallgood on Mon, Jul 29, 13 at 21:51

I think your hill is great. I like the rocks where they are. Ok the odd pieces of concrete can be moved. I like the odd star shaped ones and would probably use them for something. a woodland garden would be great in that spot. Are deer a problem? Looks like they might be. Would really like to see daffodils snowdrops and other spring bulbs coming up (no tulips) in that space, you cand add a bit every year in groups. In spring you will have sun because you dont have leaves on the trees, so the bulbs will come up. Then big leaved Hosta , some are fragrant with nice flowers. The newer varieties are slug resistant. Astible, even a rhodie or two nicely placed. The rocks are really nice. Look at some pictures of Rock Gardens it may help you appreciate them more. I'll trade you my nasty eroding slope any day for your lovely woodland spot. ( wink)

You have many great ideas suggested here, find what catches your interest and go with it. My preference would be for a mass planting of native grasses (not needing mowing), ferns, cornus canadensis, or creeping juniper. Within a few years the ground will be stabilized by the roots to decrease erosion and you will have year-round interest. In my experience, landscaping fabric covered in rocks keeps weeds from coming through from underneath but after a few years of debris/soil collecting on top, weeds start growing on top of the fabric.

I think you're going a lot in the wrong direction. Placing large planters to mark where the driveway stops and grass starts is unnecessary and wrong. Create a 12 wide mowing strip (like a little sidewalk of brick or pavers) and people will know. The circle business seems all wrong and the bed shape, too. I also don't think that putting anything tallish in between or in front of the rocks is going to help you. Just low groundcoverish type plants will be enough to nestle in the rocks. You cam make the groundcover a mixed bed of perennials if that suits you.