Start a front yard/landscape ideabook.

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I would make a concerted effort to not have a drive cut across the yard beginning (and extending) with a harsh angle. It gives the yard an airport vibe. It would look better if the drive intersects with the street at a 90* angle ... as best you can.

Don't keep the lollipop tree small such that is is mostly right in front of one's face. Keep it trimmed in a dome shape, but let the upper portion grow a few inches more every year, and remove a few inches of the bottom growth. Eventually, you'll be able to see the view beyond from below it ... and be able to walk under it without getting smacked in the face. Same for the other parkway tree, too. Low branches are view-blockers.

I wonder why the gravel stops at the lollipop trunk. It could look better if it completely filled the space below the tree. Also, those rocks would look dynomite if you set them like tile, instead of raking them in.

Thanks you all.

Groveraxle - Will take some more pictures for the curb. I do think since our garage is in the back and the driveway is narrow, we have no choice but to park the cars (SUV, Minivan) in the driveway.

Also, Yardvaark, if it's a mix of landscaping and pavers/driveway work, what type of professional do I need to hire for the design + work. Would landscape architects do the design only, and then we have to get a contractor? I was reading up on the internet and it seems like there is a difference between a landscape architect and designer.

A landscape designer with hardscape experience would probably work fine. Start there. They work all kinds of different ways. ask them about the succession of progress.

Here is inspiration .You can go with circle driveway and straight one to garage , just turn it in 180 degrees.

Or the same idea with front raised patio

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