Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: Help with my Flowerbed! , 1 by Lherrmann

Lherrmann wrote:
We just purchased this house and I hate the Flowerbed. I have no idea what those bushes are and I would like to plant some colorful flowers. It's overflowing with weeds just like our Lawn! I plan on stripping the whole flowerbed but may save two of the bushes and put in a garden hose holder. Any helpful ideas of what flowers would look good or what I can do to make this pretty and keep the weeds Out!