By June Fletcher
What: Plant a treeWhy: A tree with spring flowers, colorful fall leaves, and interesting bark – such as a dogwood, almond or ornamental cherry -- makes a good front-yard focal point. Plant it at least 15 feet from the house, so roots don't clog sewer lines and branches don't block windows or obscure the home's architecture.Cost: $23 for 4-foot-high white-flowering dogwood (mature height 30 feet) at NatureHills.com.
What: Flank the entryway with flowersWhy: Big pots of colorful flowers on either side of the front door are welcoming and draw people in emotionally. "They make people feel good," says Palm Beach, Fla., real estate agent Nancy Macaluso. But don't use plastic pots; they look cheap, and can fall over in the wind. Cost: $20 for pink azalea in pearl-colored ceramic pot at Windowbox.com. By June Fletcher
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