Could you tell me about few landscaping ideas?

I have recently moved in Georgia, and I want to decorate my garden with landscaping plants. Can someone tell me about the variety of the plants that would suit the climatic conditions of Georgia? Moreover, I am fond of shrubs, thereby I would like to know about them as well. In addition, I would like to know about various gardening tools required. If someone is able to suggest me of few landscaping ideas, it will be appreciated. Thanks.