The first project was correcting the grade on the left side of the house. I decided to make a small retaining wall to build up the soil, and prevent future erosion.
This area will eventually be the site of the Camellia Oleifera tree and some kind of groundcover in the shade. I haven't decided yet, but I'm thinking Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) or Myrteola Nummularia.