I would do a 1/2 cedar plank look with some of the flat stone for the bottom. I would grass most of the front and have two oval oasis looking beds; with a tree in the center for a specimen plant and drifts of plants that bloom through the season; lower care plants as your a new mom… … send me your plot map and I can mock you up some ideas if you like.
I'm an interior designer and a draftsperson, but I live in the country. I like it that way. I'm also a firefighter's wife, mom to 2 cute kids, and a homeowner and I like that even better. But right after that is a pretty and affordable space...and I mean a REALLY affordable space. Because I believe good design can be for EVERYONE!
I would do a 1/2 cedar plank look with some of the flat stone for the bottom. I would grass most of the front and have two oval oasis looking beds; with a tree in the center for a specimen plant and drifts of plants that bloom through the season; lower care plants as your a new mom…
… send me your plot map and I can mock you up some ideas if you like.
ps… and add a porch to enjoy that view…