Looks gorgeous now! What a face lift! Yes, the work definitely brightens up the overall feeling and appearance. However.... the plants.... they don't blend in anymore..... maybe some topiary style pruning for the shrubbery.... rock-work ground cover instead of some of the grass.... I don't know - just a thought.... kind of like a new hairstyle after the face lift....
I like things to be as natural as possible. I do have to open things up a bit to get the car in the driveway. lol