Hi Carol. Welcome to Pensacola. I moved to Pensacola about 12 years ago from Pacific Northwest area. It was a big change. I have thought about getting a truckload of soil. Our back yard was simply grass from chain link fence to chain link fence with some trees in the very back. Have slowly been using newspapers/no dig method to build border and perimeter gardens. It has been wonderful watching beauty unfold. My yard gives me happiness from every view. I would be glad to share what I have --always throwing out-- 4'oclocks, Mexican Petunias, Taro, Mexican Hydrangeas, some sunflowers (from under the bird feeder), yellow spreading lantana, mint, passion flowers. Pestiest weeds are dollarweed and betony (somewhat tasty root). A couple of friends and I are going to see the Gardens tour next week. Biggest plan is to turn my "wooded" area into a mulched woodland path with azaleas, camellias, some benches--perhaps some workout areas. Turning the flat land into hills of brush, covered with soil and then the flowering shrubs. Would love to meet other avid gardeners--especially in Pensacola. Here is a picture of an area by "goldfish pond", Scentamental rose, and Dolly Parton rose by black and blue salvia.
to the forum. Sounds like you have made some significant changes to the landscaping at your home. 
