The gravel paths around the new raised beds look too narrow and are not likely to be comfortable to walk and work on. Give them a test run before you settle on the lawn and groundcover edges.

Blue Daze, Evolvulus glomeratus is a low blooming groundcover that might suit your needs.

Cuphea hyssopifolia.

@ Christopher - I think you are right, although I am in denial as it was a lot of work to get the edging and river rock in place and I'm not looking forward to moving it! I think I probably need to come out another foot on the long sides. I learned some lessons on the first go round so it will be easier this time.

I have some Blue Daze elsewhere on my property, that is a good call.

Your garden is beautiful. Are you following the Square Foot Gardening plan?

I recommend visiting a native plant nursery, The owner will likely be able to give you recommendations on specific plants.

I am attempting square foot gardening, first go at it so we'll see how it goes.

In ten years, those BOPs are going to be pushing that fence down and you'll need a back hoe to dig them out. I'd move them at least 4 feet away from the fence. Seriously, they get HUGE and have massive, hard to dig root balls.

I was planning to keep the BOP's trimmed to manage the size of the clump but I'm not married to them being in that spot if that is not realistic and would love to hear some alternative suggestions.

I'd like to plant something along the fence that will grow 8-10' tall to cover the fence and give some visual interest and privacy. The area is pretty shady and the sun that it does get is filtered through some oak trees and the palm that you can see. I have Podocarpus along the back fence line of my property and would like to do something different. In front of that, I'd like a shorter shrub form that will add color and attract pollinators (milkweed? ironweed? black eyed susan?) and perhaps some groundcover, like Mondo Grass, as a front border to the space if I have room.

I don't think there is an easy answer to your question. It's likely that anything growing 8 - 10 ft tall will also be too wide for that space. It is very easy to underestimate how large a plant will grow here in Florida. If that spot is shady, will your veggies get enough sunlight? The wildflowers may be a good idea. The non native milkweed will likely grow well, but it reseeds everywhere. Blackeyed Susan and the native gaillardia as well as coreopsis put on a nice display. they too will likely reseed into the garden but less so. The non native gaillardia gets so big it falls over and gets quite messy.Maybe consider Elliot's love grass rather than the mondo? perhaps native lantana , marlberry , cassia?

It does look shady in the photo. Are you going for a tropical look? Do you want color? What about shrimp plant? Floridata.com says it can take partial shade:

https://floridata.com/plant/1208

https://floridata.com/plant/13

Brazilian plume has pretty flowers & tolerates shade:

https://floridata.com/plant/190

@sonni1

Thanks for your feedback! It is shady, although does get a couple hours of afternoon sun(at least at this time of year). I'm focusing on mostly shade tolerant plants like leafy greens and herbs in the raised beds. Over time, I am sure that I will find things that work and it is a fun activity to do with my 2 daughters.

I will research the recommendations.

@carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b - Thanks for your feedback! I would love a tropical look. I have a giant split leaf philodendron, a loquat and a couple of tall cabbage palms in the corner of my yard next to this space so it would flow logically. I will check out the plants you recommended ASAP.