Beginner Gardening: Need some ideas for this area, 2 by cvc

cvc wrote:
I would like to remove the strip of grass to the right of the black line (my property) with some landscaping.

I am only doing my part and will not be talking to my neighbor for his part (long story) so I need something that will look good and very low maintenance. I would like to add landscape lights to this part as well.

At one point I was thinking of adding a decorative fence to separate the areas along with plants.

Any ideas is appreciated.

Thanks