What I just witnessed in your photographs is a heck of a lot of work. I know I spent time this spring/summer building new beds for myself. I've already seen some small results. Here's a couple of shots to share with you.
That was my most recent project. I planted culver's root, Butterfly weed, cannas and some fall annual flowers. Oh, and a whole bunch of stargazer lilies which are already up and have flower buds on them.
A bunch of hard work but well worth it.