I could also just in the other area since it’s not by the front door just use the same as the side of the garage there. ?

the stone will be full of weeds in now time.

use a proper garden edging to separate your plantings from the foundation.

Sorry I don’t follow? This is a drip edge which is why it’s stone.

There are many types of edging, and in this case it would prevent the stones mixing with the soil in the garden beds. A simple and wise precaution!

I agree, with proper edging, many different materials will work in the various sections. They will not look weird together--- as long as they don't mix together along the lines and look messy.

Edging helps prevent grass from growing into the stone sections, that's what we mean. The gravel rock is a perfect growing medium for the invasive roots...it won't keep them out.