Well I hope the plant you are dealing with is not this:
http://www.invasive.org/browse/genusthu ... =31&sort=3
Also know as winter creeper(Euonymus).
I managed to eradicate almost all of the Virginia creeper in our yard-just keep pulling or paint weed killer on the leaves and let it die slow.
As for low maintenance, Lillies,hostas,coneflowers, Milkweed which blooms very fragrant and natural wild sweet william, virginia phlox are very nice and all work naturally together. They continue every year. Hibicus are also good but you must plant them where they get the morning sun and close to the house to protect them in winter(mulch sometimes). Mine put out blooms about 2 1/2-3 feet in diameter now. Last year had one bigger than the neighbors 3 year old child.