Beginner Gardening: Need Ideas for my front yard + little pond waterfall, 1 by daintree_parks

daintree_parks wrote:
I have a new house and I would love some input.

http://picasaweb.google.com/jemmett/Landscaping

On the left of the front door I have a raised flower bed that is 11 x 2.5. This is fully shaded by my awning all year. I would like some type of annual bush or shrub, and then place some accents around it.

On the ground in front I have two areas that are 5x2 on the right and a bit bigger on the left. Both are mostly shaded by my awning, but a little bit gets some sun during mid summer.

On the right side of the house I have a waterfall with a small pond (no fish). The rocks are getting broken up and the rocks below are nothing special. I think by adding some greenery I could make this area very appealing. Any ideas? The area in front of the pond is about 5 x 5.5. I could combine the rocky area with the flower bed that is currently there. This area is all shaded by awning also.

http://picasaweb.google.com/jemmett/Landscaping

Thanks!