The happiest of blooms, petunias come in a rainbow of colors. We love the buttery yellow for the happiest welcome.

Best planted in a small container, olive trees can be put in the ground after they reach a few feet in height. A terra cotta pot is an ideal vessel for these sweet-smelling plants. “Olive trees are great for entryways and open areas,” says Beuter. “They come in both a fruiting and fruitless variety, giving a consumer more choice in what fits their lifestyle.”

With a wide range of color options—from bright neons to deep, saturated hues—there’s a shade-loving coleus to suit every taste. Cluster all of one variety or plant a mix, as shown here.

Ferns are classic front porch plants, but let us introduce you to the foxtail fern. Its needle-like fronds are reminiscent of (you guessed it) a fox’s tail, and they perform well on covered porches. If properly cared for, mature foxtail ferns can last for years.

For the most intoxicating fragrance, look no further than the white blooms of a gardenia. We love a pair of these potted for a front door or deck, although gardenias are a garden favorite as well. If you can find topiaries of this shrub,

This easy-to-grow perennial doesn’t mind the summer heat. For the front door, we love it mounded in the middle of a concrete or terra cotta planter with ivy cascading over the edges.

With their oversize leaves and built-in mystique, elephant ear plants add a dramatic, tropical feel to any garden. We particularly love this Black Magic variety for its deep purple hue that really stands out when mixed with caladiums or coleus.

Palm trees by a front door say, “You have arrived.” Place in a spot with indirect sun/partial shade for best results. These stunners will thrive indoors by a window, too.

Popular in California and other dry, hot climates, this dazzling vine puts on quite a show. Train it to grow around an arched entryway or on a wall near the door for a welcome to remember.

This slow-growing eugenia topiary requires little trimming maintenance but does require a sunny location. Flank a door with a pair of these in a larger entryway. A single shapely topiary on a smaller landing still makes an impressive statement. According to Beuter, Spiral Junipers, Wax-leaf Privets, and Blue Point Junipers make for great topiary options as well. “These varieties work well on a porch or patio and can help frame a window or door,” he says. “These also look great lined up side by side along a walkway and create a very inviting look.”

For an instant tropical feel, opt for a tall Bird of Paradise. According to Beuter, they are currently a very popular pick. “The big green leaves and great height provide a lush and tropical feel,” he says. “People are spending more time at home and making their homes like their own resort or getaway.”

Wonderfully aromatic, rosemary of any kind makes for a pretty front door plant. We love this Tuscan Blue variety for its tiny purple blooms.

Whether mixed with variegated coleus or other hot-hued annuals or even all on its own, sweet potato vine is an easy-to-grow plant that works well in front door containers, as well as window boxes and as ground cover. We like the idea of its chartreuse green leaves showing up in all three places for a bright trifecta of foliage.

Just like coleus, caladium come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. We love the dainty pink of this Angel Wings plant with deep green edges and striking dark red veins.

For a colorful front door planter, we love this bright chartreuse spiller mixed with variegated coleus, petunias, or marigolds. It really goes with anything and is a popular ground cover as well.

What better way to welcome guests than with happy gold blooms along a walkway. These perennial mounds will multiply in size year after year. Black-eyed Susans are mid-summer bloomers, so consider staggering with other flowering plants to ensure something is always putting on a show. We love how they pop against a dark gray or deep blue exterior.