Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your front porch is the first impression your home makes on guests (or potential buyers if your house is about to hit the market).

Plants for porch landscaping do more than look pretty—they help frame your home and set the tone for what’s inside. Mix textures, colors and shapes for a front yard that feels thoughtful and inviting.

You may have a welcome mat on your front porch, but is it enough? Is it inviting? Put another way, if you didn't live there, would you want to walk up to your front door? Let's think about it and then ...