Texas Gardening: Eyesore front garden bed - would like suggestions, 1 by LiseP

LiseP wrote:
Here's the second pic, to give you an idea of space.

On a related topic -- you might notice some volunteers of Texas Mountain Laurel (the actual tree is nearby but out of view here). I've heard that most of these die when you try to transplant them, so shall I just destroy them? Seems a shame, if they could benefit someone else. I was thinking to advertise on freecycle if someone wanted to come and try to dig a couple of them up. Worth it or no?

Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
Lise