I collect some plants. I get the crazies and then have hundred of whatever. Hundreds of daylilies, over 230 roses, hundreds of lilies, lots of tall bearded iris, SIberian Iris. Lots of erect sedums.
I also like to use annuals heavily as they are usually good for constant color until frost. Lots of Impatients, zinnias, snapdragons, cosmos and looking into poppies.
Also love spring bulbs. and I have lots and lots of shrubs like blueberries, serviceberries, winterberries, shrub dogwoods, holly, viburnums, azealeas and more.