Beginner Gardening: My "flower boxes", 1 by MicheleH

MicheleH wrote:
First of all thanks for the advice in my previous thread. I think I should clarify the flower box thing though. They are not actually window type flower boxes. When you put a foundation on an existing manufactured home, the contractor is required to put 12 to 24 inches of soil around the foundation (not sure why but my guess is to give more support.) Anyway instead of having him just pile the dirt up, I had him put treated pine 4x4's around the dirt so it would look nicer and so I could plant flowers around the foundation. So I guess what I am talking about is a foundation garden--not flower boxes. I am posting a pic of my yard so you can get an idea what I mean! I want to plant along the house under the window area!

P.S. I heard that peonies, although extrememly pretty, attract ants so I am not sure I want to plant them close to my house!!