How much sun does that area receive and is it morning or afternoon sun? How wide is the bed between the house & walkway? Would you consider removing the small tree that isn't quite centered between the windows?

Hi! It does get morning sun. Afternoon sun is pretty shaded if at all. The tree is actually centered but I took the picture at an angle so it doesn’t look like it. It’s really pretty when blooming. Everything else can go.

Lovely house, I like it a lot. I'd keep plantings at the foundation very low -- like an evergreen ground cover -- periwinkle, or leadwort, maybe. If you want flowers or need shrubs for privacy, I'd put them in a separate bed out toward the road, in order to not overwhelm your porch.

What kind of tree is that at your garage? It is nice now, hopefully it's not a variety that gets too large.

Here are a few ideas:

Thanks! Can I ask what those plants are that you’ve placed into the picture? Thanks again!