What kind of landscape should we do for a typical 2 story suburb house?

Question

We have a typical 2 story with 2 windows in the front and then a small porch and then garage. We have a curved (typical ) bed where the corner of the house has a rounded bump out and then curves in and then out a little to the drive way. We currently have nothing at the corner and dying pyramid hollies and holly bushes 2 on each side of a j*p. maple in the middle and then a dying verbena at the next bump out and then 3 boxwoods. The hollies look horrible agents out dark grey house the boxwoods look great because they are bright green. What are good modern shrubs and a lay out? It's very shaded, almost no sun except on corner. .Help!

Answer 1

It is very difficult to try and provide you with an answer without seeing the house, its style and what's around the house.  You say some of the plants are dying -- take them out and see what that gives you.  You may like what it looks like.

The holly is a dark green and you say you don't like it.  Either take it out or consider repainting your house.

For shade Yews would be my choice.  You can get them in a spreading form or in an upright form.  They are slow growers but can be pruned and shaped as needed.

For bedding plants, HOSTAS would be my number 1 choice.  They are shade tolerant and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.