Beginner Gardening: Borders for walkway, 1 by Diana_K

Diana_K wrote:
Some quick thoughts, questions:

That walkway is awfully straight! Can't alter that, but disguise it! Add something here and there on alternating sides that might make it look at least somewhat meandering!

Idea: Add crushed rock (quarter minus, quarter by dust) in different sized arcs along the path. Add a bench in one of these, a birdbath in another...
Make the junction of the random path with this walkway into a bit if a focal point by making it into perhaps a circle, or something.

Here is a quick sketch with some concepts. Just a sort of 'small plants here, then medium height, then taller. Though the 'taller' area should not be a solid mass of only tall items. Just avoid the tallest against the edges.
Blue circles are tall focal points, perhaps Japanese Maple, Redbud or similar small trees.
I put a couple against the house. I have NO idea where the windows are. Put these between the windows.