Many species (different types of plants) find a happy home on this sunny back yard berm. A good rule to follow is to plant tall things in the back and short things in the front.
Pagoda Dogwood, Cornus alternipolia (upper left corner), has a handsome horizontal habit. It has beautiful large white flowers that bloom in the spring.
A nice garden like this draws you out to the back yard where you can sit on the patio and enjoy the view.