In my attempt to avoid weed-whacking, I carved out this inside corner of the fenced yard for my gladioli and dahlias. These tender perennials wouldn't survive my zone 5 winter, so I uplift the corms/tubers before the first frost and store them dried in the basement. As soon as the ground is soft enough to work in the spring, the whole corner gets tilled and prepped for re-planting.
An added bonus - the hummingbirds LOVE this corner!