Front yard pics Bry
Not crazy about the rock but the wood overhang and trellis of same wood makes for interesting outside
Different and square formality but low shrubs for little maintenance.
Gets rid of grass, has bark as covering between plants , and the raised flower bed on the left nice touch.
This would work for you, with the circle grey as possible sitting area, and the rocks for breaking up the River rock .
This look with large interlocking stone, curved with River rock, and low shrubs with a small tree would change the yard dramatically.
The circle with gravel and chairs as lace for conversation and reduce lawn. Not sure would work at your front yard but might in the back?
This is the look on the previous view for the approach walk way to the house
A little over the top, b VB it the day lillies in yellow. A dry creek might work if you want to really go for it.
Nice look with the dark driveway with a light border cement - could do the same with lock stone for the look. Mound the earth where the bushes are first planted in the foreground. Much like my house .
Drive way and side walks with mostly shrubs and no grass. Coloured cement works well.
Nice cobble look on the top with with the larger stones as the path border
Q