It is difficult for me to help you design your landscape long distance, so here's a webpage for you to visit: www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/ag508_2.html
It is hosted by North Carolina State University and has all kinds of suggestions for designing and installing plants suited for your gardening region.
Hope it helps!
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