I want to plant a flower garden, but where should I put it?

We have a huge backyard, but I don't want to plant them in a grassy place. I want to put them under a tree, but that's where all the raccoons and other animals use the bathroom and they mess it up. What should I do?

I want to plant a flower garden, but where should I put it?
You could also go to a home improvement store like Lowes or Home Depot or even Walmart, and get these stones that make a "raised bed" type area. The variety is pretty good... Or, use 1x6's and make a square, pop that in a location that would be eye appealing, fill it with good potting soil and plant whatever you like. You could put more then one, make different sizes, and even grow some tomatoes if you like. (without having to back break yourself ripping up grass, all that dirt will smother the grass spot) Type in your search bar, Gardening ideas, and you will get thousands of sites to look at to get some ideas of all the many things you can do. They are endless!!!
Reply:You could also go to the local flea market or land fill or dump to find things like old wheel barrows and tires amd use them for flower beds. I used the tire idea for lantana and heather, I love them but they attract bees as well as butterflys, so had to put them away from front door. I spray painted the tires to match my home and planted them deep enough that all you see is the part that I painted.
Reply:A "island" in a sunny section . Yes you will need to tear back some grass. We too have a decent size yard. It was a blank slate seven yrs ago. We now have "serveral our door rooms".


It was worth all the work ....Better Homes and Gardens has a great site for ideas.