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Wab,
If you decide to do the plant selection and planting yourself, check with your local nursery for suggested plants/trees that do well in your area and will meet your needs for color, size, etc. I forget where you live, but it in Western US, the Sunset Western Garden book is an absolute must.
If you have heavy clay soil, either bring in better soil and plant in the new soil or spend the time to add spagnum moss, compost and other lighter soil to your planting areas. Otherwise, since clay holds more moisture than other soils, you will drown your plants.
Good luck, it can be very rewarding to do your own landscaping.
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