A row of gorgeous Annabelle or Limelight hydrangea would look amazing here and really soften the look of the house. You can cut them back yearly to keep them from getting too large but I think the old world look the the Annabelle's would be like a walk back in time with this gorgeous home in the background!! You could even plant the hydrangea behind the gate which will help hold them up and then use something clean and simple like a row of short boxwoods or Japanese spurge in front of the gate. The hydrangea will flourish in Ohio. I have a property in Youngstown and the hydrangea grow beautifully there. Good luck!!
