Front garden area help needed

For reference, we’re in South Louisiana (zone 9)

When we moved in 10 years ago the landscaping was impeccable. We later learned that the previous owners spent a ton for the upkeep. Over time we lost a crepe myrtle in a hurricane (those pink flowers are crepe myrtle shoots that have since come up), and we lost a wonderful satsuma tree after heavy snow last January. I planted some mint here, which predictably went crazy. Also a planted some native flowers that always did well. So I just finished taking as much of the mint and the flowers because it just got to the point where it was so overgrown it was getting overwhelming.

I’m thinking that I’d like to do a raised bed along the side of the house, as this area gets great morning sun and afternoon shade. But I’m not sure what to do with this big patch surrounding the redbud I planted in February. I liked the wildflower garden I had previously because it was so low maintenance. But the weeding and overgrowth became too much.

Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!