Any suggestions for this area?

I want to make this area a little nicer and thinking of planting shrubs or hostas. I’m nervous about the slant though. What would you recommend I plant (if anything at all)? I live in mid Atlantic (dc/maryland/Virginia area).

We also get a good amount of rabbits in our yard that’ll make nests/dens. I’m thinking if I put hostas outside the fence they’d be inclined to set up shop there and away from my dog.