Even though your landscaping shrubs look far apart when you first plant them, just be patient. You will notice almost immediately after you rake the lawn and get rid of the leaves the difference that it makes, and this is because when leaves are on the lawn they are covering the grass and not letting sunlight through and this results in the grass blades turning yellow and eventually dying. You could start your own collection by searching for your own. You will need to purchase plastic or fabric as a part of your landscaping equipment to line your planting area to prevent weed growth.
Then choose landscaping plants that will work within those conditions. You can search the internet for landscaping tips to get ideas for design and style. Always remember that planning is the key to seriously designing your yard. You need to do a thorough site analysis and assessment to do landscaping plans, a simple rudimentary knowledge of landscaping wont help. It is easy to grow and will survive in almost any type soil.