The Tidyup Begins

I have decided to start my 'two hours a day" challenge in the garden by systematically going around the property clearing away weeds, and reviewing what's in place. It is a plus that it has been so rainy because I don't need to do all the summertime watering that would otherwise be required.
The challenge started yesterday

I started with the shady side of the house because that is the most neglected. Creeping william goes crazy here and I pulled it all out. I have tried lots of things under the magnolia and the rhododendron, but a combination of tree roots and little sunlight has not been very kind. The Japanese anenomes are flourishing, but they never flower and I think they are a bit weedlike. The Chatham Island forgetmenots are doing OK except for the dogs who like to sleep on top of them!!
Just before Xmas I planted a couple of white azaleas and I am going to watch and see what happens with them.
The driveway is just a wasteland and I need to think about a good groundcover, bark or pebbles or something for the central strip. The fig grows like crazy and last year we had lots of fruit as well as a lovely green cover from the next door neighbours.
This area gets a good blast of morning sun though - the wee miniature rose managed to survive here completely unloved since last summer. Might puts some pots out here.

Further down the driveway the hydrangea is growing really well this year, as are the clivias. I didn't plant either of these. I don't really like the bright orange flowers of the clivia, but they are so healthy and happy I can't bring myself to get up root them.
As I think about the plants I realise there are so many that I don't know the names of.
I am excited by this cahallenge though. Especially as I can see how I can propagate a lot of what I already have. Tomorrow the side garden.