1. Clear the trees behind your property.
2. Add a swimming pool, spa, and waterfall.
3. Add a patio with an outdoor kitchen.
4. Plant a few Crap Myrtles and Ligustrum Privet bushes in beds of Asiatic Jasmine.
5. Add a couple Palm trees.
6. Cover the remaining area in St. Augustine grass.
7. Fertilize often.
8. Spray for weeds with Roundup every week.
9. Mow every Saturday with a diesel-powered riding mower.
10. Welcome to Mississippi, y'all! :)

I am not a professional, but I thought white and pink might look nice with the brick. Hope this helps :)

My offering of a basic, non-smothering, approach. Larger trees, not shown, could go toward the street.