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.

There are few elements of architecture as infused with Southern style as the porch. And not just a little covered entranceway: A true Southern porch has room for more than a few rockers, a table or ...