California Gardening: Suggestions for my front yard?, 1 by robcorreia

robcorreia wrote:
Hi guys!
It's going to be a year we have bought our house; I've done lots in the backyard, but the front yard (except for front porch flower beds) hasn't changed much.

The whole front is shaded by deciduous trees, and although it's West facing, its pretty shady in there most of the day. I placed that large terra cotta pot you see there in hopes I can find some nice accent plant to plant in it. In the picture you see some Cyclamen but that's just temporary until I can figure it out...

I'm looking for something to break out this green scene, something in cool colors (pink, blue, white, etc), but that could give it a little "pop". I've thought of Azaleas, but their blooming season is so short!

Any suggestions are welcome, as I'm really struggling with this one!!! Thanks!
Roberta