Thank you, Doug! that is awesome!!

Doug, how much do you think the stone and concrete work would cost? have to tear out existing sidewalk and steps.

I can't tell you without seeing a planview plan & knowing your market.

can exisring steps be facelifted rather than torn out? they aren't cracked.

also, what products do you recommend for the stone facade?

The stone facade is Eldorado Alderwood. The steps can probably be facelifted. The pavers shown are Belgarde Urbana Light & Dark Grey.

Doug, one more question...what are the names of the plants you inserted? We're going gangbusters on this project...are hoping to finish the concrete facelift this week!! Thank you again for your amazing design. I'll send pics when it's completed.

The plants are: Carolina Allspice, Mission Blue Spruce, Crimson Pygmy Barberry, White Birch, Van Houtte Spirea, Monloo Yew, Boulevard Cypress & Jack Frost Brunnera.

Thank you!!

progress so far!!

another view

The new steps look much improved. I would definitely take out the walk and replace it with something more substantial, getting it away from the house so there is space for a meaningful planting.

Progress!!

The walk is improved just by making it wider. But in general, I would avoid the wavy configuration of edges as it tends to add a busy quality to the appearance. To someone's quick glance it can appear like errors. Still, much better overall than before.

still working on the landscaping.

wanted to give a more full view of yard. having trouble finding the plants/bushes named, in our area.

It will be impossible to plant and/or maintain the wedge shaped portions of the bed. It will be much more practical and better looking to create a circular bed that places the lamp post relatively near the bed's center and who's edge ties to adjacent elements at 90*, creating more or less full square corners.

I switched a few plant choices in hopes that you can find these:

I took your advice...moved the light post. TY for the new ideas! That was so kind and thoughtful of you Doug! It helped me see that other plants could be used. So...here it is for now. The plants need to fill out, so it will look differently even by end of summer...but your help has been invaluable!! BTW, I (Amy) did this by myself...the whole thing. I'm tired, but pretty pleased with holding down cost and how it turned out! TY so much, Doug, for taking the time to help!!!

You did a great job.