1)   A fresh coat of paint on the front door in a lively color such as red, yellow or turquoise

2)   Add a potted plant with all season color or leaf variegation such as Yucca Color Guard

3)   Plant a summer bloomer near the door such as the Blue Jangles Hydrangea or Lil Kim Violet Hibiscus

4)   Add solar spotlights or path lights

5)   Plant lavender or rosemary plants for a scented entrance

6)   Add a window box filled with perennials, ornamental grasses and vines

7)   A friendly “Welcome” mat or sign (mine says, "I hope you brought Wine!")

8)   Adding a Natural looking wreath such as forsythia, magnolia or bay

9)   Placing a couple of chairs and table to encourage sitting, talking or playing a board game (we have a tic, tac, toe game made from painted rocks and a step stone)

Visit Greenwood Nursery's Accent plants to see what plants will brighten up your entrance.