New front landscape

We're starting from scratch and giving the yard a new look. All the shrubs have been pulled out. A brick path walkway over the existing concrete and a new walkway to the driveway are planned. The driveway will be expanded with a retaining wall. I'm planning the flower beds now. I have plants that I want to incorporate such as a hibiscus, small weeping cherry tree and roses, one of which is a bush. We're debating on using shrubs as I don't really care for most of them.

Curb Appeal Front Yard I Need Ideas! Help! Medium (1,000 - 5,000 sq ft.) Path / Walkway Retaining Wall Step by Step Project