We recently bought a house that is in desperate need of landscaping. I don't have money for a professional so I was hoping y'all could give me some ideas. Currently we have Limelight hydrangeas but I want something that will have color year round.
Thanks for your help!

It does look pretty bleak!
The easiest place to start is that patch of ground right up against the wall. Both walls. You could plant some shrubs https://www.gardeningchannel.c... in there to brighten and soften the approach to the ? front door.
It looks like some kind of lilies around the foot of that tree; you could add a few (really, just a few; they'll multiply) bulbs in among them, as well as on the other side of the path. Plants that will grow taller and bloom at different times of year; say, daffodil, iris, allium and dahlia.
Then, maybe something hedgy - but less formal - along the edges of the property, to define your space. Maybe some forsythia, mock orange and pussy willow? If you're on a tight budget (like, who isn't?) you can start with just a few young shrubs, spaced fairly far apart - they'll fill in the gaps over time. Or raspberry canes... they don't look nice all year around, but they pay back.
If you're energetic, there is enough room, I think, for a flowerbed of perennials with maybe a birdbath or sundial in the center.
You don't give your location, so it's hard to recommend specific plants for your climate.

First things first: DON'T GET RID OF THE TREE!

Seriously, that is a FINE looking specimen that some pay thousands of $$$ for to get the same look in their garden. An absolute stunner!

I'd start with underplanting that area. Am I right to conclude it's largely south facing? If so, that combined with the tree casting shade later in the year gives you alot of options.
1 or 3 (odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye) of the same-ish shrub to add more bulk, texture and interest could be a start. Think Azalea and Rhodies if you have acidic soil, Fothergilla, more hydrangeas...
Underplanted with woodland plants combined with some that need a little more sun at the front.

Anything you like. Experiment.

JUST DON'T CUT THE TREE!

If your budget is limited (or non existent), look around online for people offering divisions at a low cost or grow from seed. You can get alot of plants out of a small and cheap packet.

can't offer suggestions until we know where you live? the gardening zone, weather, ect makes a difference, hard to get year round color if you live in an area with harsh winters it can limit your options somewhat.
I assume you are in the US? judging by the 'y'all' in your post, south of the mason dixon line

Do you know what kind of tree is it? Does it bloom? Color? Since the tree is focal to the front view of your home, you might want to chose plants for either side and around it that will look nice with it when it is in full bloom (assuming it blooms). As has been said, we need to know where your home is to make any suggestions. Having a reddish/orange brick myself, I personally don't like the look of red blooms near the brick. White blooming shrubs look stunning against brick that color, however. So perhaps some white snowball bushes or white spirea would be nice in the back along the brick. Blue plumbago or hydrangeas along the wall behind the tree would look nice. Tall Phlox in front of those and then perhaps some low verbena in a variety of color choices would look nice in front of everything, down low. A circle of purple or yellow iris bulbs planted around the tree trunk would be stunning as well.

Peggy8b said: Do you know what kind of tree is it? Does it bloom? Color?

Looking at the dead leaves, the branching structure... My guess would be a japanese maple.

Not going to be much that will grow in that space under the tree...
Possibly some locally native ferns, and some woodland bulbs like trillium and dog tooth violet and similar...

Luckily, you have a huge patch of ground with nothing growing except useless turf... Get out there with a garden hose and lay out some beds... Then... come tell us where you live... And we'll be able to suggest plenty!

Are you interested in edible landscaping?
Butterfly gardening?
How about putting in a nice koi pond?

I've been using Simplyscapes to create my landscape designs and it has been really helpful for me! It is pretty easy to use and free to start. I've also found lots of good inspiration ideas for it! I'd also recommend Pinterest for inspiration