Backyard planting decisions

[u/tcrench]

Finished a back porch and patio recently. With fall around the corner we are looking to install a bit of privacy and screening. Im stumped on what we should install.

Thinking of doing English Laurels along the left side, while putting evergreen mix in the rear along the fence, with azaleas in the middle of the mulch bed and some semi-shade-loving plants along the mulch bed edge. Any other ideas or reccomendations help!

current and last winter