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It's not likely you'll find an appropriate soil in a bag from a nursery or greenhouse because nearly all commercially prepared soils for retail are based on fine particulates like peat, compost, coir, composted forest products, sand.
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When you go to repair this, find out what the current code is because I suspect it has changed since that was installed. Finally, I'd address the missing parts of the porch railing. A visit to your county extension office can help you meet a local master gardener who can help you learn about the existing plants at your new home and who can recommend plants that will flourish there. If you get the trees thinned per my suggestion earlier this will allow light through and you should be able to put in foundation plantings. Right now it appears that the shade from the mature trees has killed off most of the original foundation plantings. I think that if your house had proper foundation plantings, the brick would be much less noticeable. Clean up the pavement since old stains from auto fluid leaks etc. I can't see a driveway in the photos - but this advice holds for that as well. If it is uneven, has trip hazards, or patches that are disintegrating, consider replacing it. After doing that, evaluate whether or not the sidewalk is safe for someone who has trouble walking. Get it properly edged so you don't have grass growing over it, and power wash it so it's clean. I'd say the old sidewalk is also aging your curb appeal.
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Additionally, with proper maintenance and thinning you will be able to have more light which will allow you to grow other things and prevent your lawn from being so patchy. You don't want to wake up in the middle of the night with one of them falling on the house. It looks like you have some amazing trees, is that a live oak in your back yard? However, since they are mature trees, you definitely need to get an arborist to check the health and make any recommendations to keep them healthy. A lighter colored shingle will also passively help keep the house cooler inside. However, if you're in Florida it'll be key to have a good roof so you don't have issues with the afternoon showers or the potential hurricanes that come through. From the photos, the roof appears a bit rough, I can't tell if that texture is actually intentional or if the old shingles need replacement. I'd be less worried about the brick and more concerned with fixing anything that is actually broken or is likely to break.