What should I do with an empty entrance?
The whole experience of walking into your home can be enhanced by the colors, aroma and appeal of a prolific planting. An entrance is guaranteed to garner attention, and a front door is an automatic focal point, so concentrate your efforts here, and don’t be shy.
The goal is to lead attention to the door. When you’re making decisions about color scheme, plant heights and placement, use your door as a determining factor: If it doesn’t enhance the front door, then it doesn’t fit your design.
The key is to remember that this is precious real estate—not just a place to make an impression, but a space to garden. So let’s look at how to pack in a variety of plants you love while still making an eye-catching, welcoming and well-considered entrance.
DEAL WITH PROPORTIONS
This two-story home doesn’t sit very far from the street. Tall, lush plantings hide just enough of the house to give the illusion that it sits farther back on the lot. Site tall plants in a spot that softens a harsh line or emphasizes a feature, such as in line with the corners of the front porch here. Then, working outward,
