We think this is a fungus, and would suggest using a fungicide there. It might be an idea to remove the dead foliage and take away more of the planting edge on the surrounding area.
Looking closer, I think this is spreading up through the greenery. Sooner better than later for the fungicide, and drench the whole area.
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