For a 12' southern exposure foundation, consider a landscape design featuring a mix of low-maintenance perennials like small coreopsis, creeping sedum in the foreground, transitioning to medium-height plants like daylily and compact grass, and finally taller varieties such as garden phlox and coneflower nearer to the house—intersperse with flowering shrubs like hydrangea, weigela and compact spirea.

Expanding to a 16' area allows for more diversity. Continue with a border of low perennials, transitioning to medium-height plants and then taller perennials. Accentuate a corner with a small tee or large shrub such as an ornamental lilac tree or burning bush.

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