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IMO, all of the foundation shrubs should be removed and new planting started over. The portico should have no large shrubs obstructing it. The other parts of house cannot tolerate shrubs encroaching on the windows.

(This picture is only good for analysis, not for giving feedback of what should be done.)

I would remove all the shrubs in front of the porch area. Trim the rest to below the windows. No to the Italian Cypress. No to painting the brick. Why is she changing the columns? They suit the house.

No to painting brick. Just never paint brick. And it won’t look right on this colonial house.

I would add to the recommendations that the shutters on the second floor be removed. They aren't right for those windows and it will look less busy. The door and the sidelights should be painted all one interesting color.

How are the columns going to be replaced they hold up the roof . All the windows need to be the same and those shutters on the top floor need to be removed. What kind of windows is she going with ? IMO finish the house first then tackle the landscaping. IMO all the hedges are hiding the house and honestly I think some nice foundatioon plantings are a much better choice. Absolutely NO to painting the brick unless your aim is to devalue the house. It is hard to tell why a circle driveway is needed but I don’t like them usually as they put cars as the most important thing. Maybe be some pics from the road might clear that up.