Northeast Gardening: Will you help me plan this bed?, 1 by rosymom

rosymom wrote:
I am not very good at planning gardens! Any advice you can offer would be very much appreciated.

This is the side of my house, it is east-facing. As you can see, it is sloped with some rocks creating a bit of a terrace. There are a few hostas, which I can easily transplant somewhere else. Near the door is the hose attachment as well as the oil and the electrical meter, so those can't be blocked.

I like cottage-style gardens, with lots of soft color. I would like to use some flowering shrubs, perhaps Bloomerang Lilac. I'd also like to use some annuals so I can have color this year.

Thanks in advance :)
Heather