What zone or geographic area are you in? Annuals or perennials? Maximum height one foot, six inches or a couple inches?

Start with pressure washing the hardscape to make it look fresh and clean.

We are in Zone 5. We get all 4 seasons. We would like low lying perennials. Would like them 6” tall is all. And colorful.. I would consider doing some annuals in a few places. Would like a few flagstone.

Thanks for info. Your zone is way outside my expertise. Would you consider cross posting in the "Perennials" discussion area? I think you can add another discussion area to "Design Dilemma" by editing your post. You may also be able to add "Perennials for Zone 5" to your title since Houzz software lets you edit for some while.

That being said, adding some color with short "species tulips" and miniature daffodils could work for spring. IIRC, the bulbs need to go in the ground before Thanksgiving, before hard freezes. The dirt will need to be renewed with loads of compost and some fertilizer for best results after having spent shrubs removed. The photo shows larger varieties, but conveys the idea beautifully.

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