someone can correct me if I am mistaken, but there should be plants that require more water--
or better yet--make
flower beds that are mounded (higher in the middle & lower at the edges--am I clear enough ?? and then you wil not have to cut said area and CAN plant someo f yoiur favorite
flowers---
Rock gardens are also nice---put down some landscape fabric down, cover with your favorite type of rock, & some kind of edging to define the area (I have colored bricks edging mine) and then you can add pavers as stepping stones and/or add potted
flowers to your liking.