The planting won't stand out the way that white ginger or bougainvillea will. In the same way, white mock gardenias or tiare won't make much of a statement against a white fence or siding. Use purple or blue or magenta flowers instead. If there is something unsightly in your front garden that you can't get rid of, like a utility pole or a fire hydrant, create a colorful focal point as far away from the object as possible. It will draw attention to the bright planting and lessen the effect of the problem area.
Colors affect our emotions.
Hot colors such as red and yellow excite us, cool colors such as blue and green, pink and peach, are considered to be calming. For the entrance of your house you may want to create a feeling of warmth by using the stronger colors in your planting, and in the family areas around the lanai, you might choose the softer colors for a more serene mood. With two-thirds of the summer vacation still ahead, Mersino suggested a backyard planting project for young children. Because they want immediate results, buy plants from a nursery or garden shop that are already in flower. Petunias come in all those colors, or you could use red salvia, white impatiens and blue daze.