Hi, I am posting pics and hope this will help. I am trying to screen, not fully but detract attention I guess, this machinery and the side of the house. The whole area in front of the shrubs we eventually plant will be seeded. The grey gravel won't be there but it gives a general idea of where we'd like to plant. I'm in zone 6a, with deer! You can see the deck in first and third photo. We spend a lot of time there which is why I want to plant that area. Also was hoping to do an endless summer twist and shout on the other side where the pachysandra is now and will be removed. Thank you so much!! New to gardening and a bit overwhelmed!