I replace the header image with two news feed boxes. How do I set the background color around the boxes?

Thanks for your help.

here is the website

www.d4v.org

Wrap the code in a div like '<div class="gnec">.....</div>'
then use a css insert

div.gnec {
  background: #00ff00;
  	}

thanks a lot, I should have been able to figure that out myself but drew a blank.

your advice was perfect