Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) I have no use for internet bullies!
Sounds good. I hope the landscape fabric/Preen was approved as using those will cut the down on the maintenance needed in the future. Later you can push back the mulch, cut a hole in the landscape fabric and add all the plants you want.
Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"