Entrance is the first point where the visitor comes in contact with your home. A well- maintained and neat entrance can be really welcoming and warm for the visitors. It happens to be the first impression for the guests and visitors.

There are many amazing things that can be done to adorn your home’s entrance. Some of the things that you can try out are—

Hanging Baskets—Hanging Baskets full of seasonal flowers can be put near the entrance. Colorful overflowing baskets of dainty flowers are very welcoming. Petunias, Geraniums, Pansy, Lobelia, Busy Lizzie, Sweet Pea, Verbena, Begonia and Fuchsia are great for hanging baskets. There are so many options and you can plant different varieties that complement each other.

Fragrant Flowers—Fragrant and sweet smelling flowering plants are great and they can be planted alongside the entranceway. Fragrant flowers soothe the senses and have a positive effect on the mood. You can plant Tuberoses, Hyacinth, Iris, Lilac and Roses for an aromatic experience. All these plants produce fragrant flowers and they are apt for the driveway or entranceway to your home.

Evergreen Trees or Shrubs—Evergreen trees or shrubs look refreshing and their greenery is alluring. Evergreen shrubs can make your house look lively throughout the year. Some common evergreen trees or shrubs that can be planted near the entrance are Arborvitae, Boxwood, American Holly, Thuja Green Giant, Leyland Cypress, Canadian Hemlock and Juniper. These evergreen trees are easy to maintain and they can drastically transform your house.

Vines and Climbers—Climbing vines that are commonly known as Climbers are plants that grow vertically with the help of support. You can grow climbing plants on the entrance and provide them support through a trellis or metal frame. Entrances adorned with flowering plants like Climbing roses, Clematis, Honeysuckle, Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Virginia Creeper are great and they can be trained on trellises and frames. You can even grow Russian Vine, Wisteria and English Ivy against walls. Some specific varieties are apt for green walls because they spread fast and become dense covering the wall with their dense foliage.

All these ideas can be incorporated to make the entrance of your home attractive. You can try out many other plants that are available in nurseries.