I need help landscaping?

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S Need help in landscaping?
I was wondering if there were some really nice people that might like to help me design the front of my home.

When I purchased the home 5 yrs ago there were some nice bushes in front. They slowly died or at least lost all of the needles on them.

I have a big tree in front of my lawn and it dose she the area.

I wanted to plant three bushes with some type of plants that will come back each year.

Please help can email pics if you would be so kind to help

Answer 1

A very old fashion shrub with graceful arching stems of spring blooming bells is Deutzia. Trim some branches to the ground to thin it after it has become established. Deutzia gracilis ‘Nikko’ flowers in May then has fall foliage color (2x4') Consider Ajuga ‘Emerald Chip’ for a companion grouncover.
Then there is ‘Chardonnay Pearls’s that would look elegant with a burgundy underplanting like Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’
http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/chardonnay_pearls.htm
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Newintro/nikko.html
http://www.bigdipperfarm.com/cgi-bin/cart/cart.pl?db=stuff.txt&method=all_words&search=Deutzia%20gracilis%20'Nikko'
Spiraea bumalda, ‘Anthony Waterer’ is probably the best-known summer-blooming spirea, and has been available to gardeners since 1890. The leaves emerge as bronzy red and mature to blue-green just as flat-top, carmine-pink flowers appear in early summer. It typically grows 3–4 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide. A similar plant, ‘Crispa’, has serrated and twisted leaves.
http://www.monrovia.com/plantinf.nsf/0/46EE0AE7D05A9F138825684D007246F5

Spiraea japonica, ‘Goldmound’, ‘Golden Princess’, ‘Limemound’, ‘Candlelight’, and ‘Magic Carpet’ are appreciated for being smaller (generally under 3 feet), and having a bright yellow foliage color. If vivid yellow leaves dotted with carmine pink flowers strike a dissonant chord with the general decor, look for ‘White Gold’. This cultivar combines chartreuse foliage and white flowers.

Try Spirea 'Magic Carpet' with 'Princess Irene' tulips for a stunning spring combination with good sun for the tulips.
http://www.monrovia.com/PlantInf.nsf/709359cd399269ec8825684d0078b8fd/d9637be19bc1adcf8825684d00724de0!OpenDocument
http://www.vanengelen.com/catview.cgi?_fn=Item&_recordnum=6539&_category=Website%20Specials
If you have more room there is the bridal wreath type of spirea, Vanhoutte spirea (Spiraea vanhouttei). This can get to 5 feet easily and, in optimal conditions, taller. 'Snow White' with self cleaning blooms has a good shape and is generally healthy.
http://www.monrovia.com/plantinf.nsf/0/B26CAE906A7373E78825684D00724E5B
For winter interest there are bright red berries to entice birds and bring cheer. Holly, Beautyberry, or skimmia are all possible.http://www.crescentbloom.com/Plants/Lists/Colorful%20Berries%20in%20Winter/default.htm
http://www.humeseeds.com/efskim.htm
http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/amythest.htm
http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/cardinal_candy.htm
To find your hardiness zone look at this site
http://www.backyardgardener.com/zone/
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/

You will need to amend the soil to ensure the future health of plants. A soil test is the easiest way.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_soil_water_other/article/0,1785,HGTV_3635_1371426,00.html
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1652.htm
http://www.gardensbyjoan.com/evaluation.htm
http://gardening.about.com/od/gardendesign/a/SiteEval.htm
www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/departments/pr/Urban_Gardens/Soil%20Evaluation%20Insert.pdf -

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You don't mention your zone and climate. It is difficult to recommend plants without this information. I do my own landscaping and would be happy to advise you!