Thank you everyone for your suggestions!
I was actually going to plant Japanese forest grasses (in the ground, not in containers) in another part of the front yard with amended soil. They're gorgeous!
Bob, what do you mean they won't be around in the winter? The hakones around here are still looking pretty good. Is it because our winter's been so mild?
I have a cappuccino carex in sun that's just doing beautiful! I need to research other carexes...
Sheryl, the only camera I have is attached to my laptop.
I will borrow a camera and take a picture one of these days!