We always like trees.
I'm a big fan of ornamental grass, particularly Miscanthus sinensis.
This page's photos are all from our own yard...
http://www.mdvaden.com/miscanthus.shtml
Actually, the last yard of 2 years ago, but we have more now including the spotted kind. And will plant more later after we move.
I like tricolor beech, dogwood and Japanese snowbell among others.
Liberty apple is a favorite for food and late summer color.
Heavy on evergreen foliage, plenty of conifers and broadleaf evergreens.
Blue fescue grass 'Elijah Blue'
May have to skip growing the scarlet runner beans this year, since our home is for sale.