DIY Flowers Spilling Out of Pot On Ground

Our yard took a beating this winter.  We had massive cold snaps all the way into May.  I am so glad I am not trying to grow a vegetable garden this year.

However, I do have some spots that need some help.  I am loving this image below from Sunstate Companies - Las Vegas, NM.

 I have this great pot shown below.

 

I have tons of dead space out front.  I think almost every plant froze to death.

I have this rock area right by the front door.

Now to decide.   I am leaning towards the rock area.  At the far right is a kind of large plant, but I could trim it down.

Decisions, decisions.  It is 100 degrees in the Southwest right now.  Too hot to plant.