I think your porch looks great. I wouldn't add anything. Just as an FYI, with any planters, you usually should turn them to keep them growing evenly.

If you want to add something, maybe a flowering tree or two in the yard that would frame your entrance from the street would serve your purpose.

Thanks for the compliments. I just thought that maybe planters framing the door should have more presence.
Yes - I know to turn. The ones that were in front of the garage actually had to be moved - and that was a chore. They weighed a ton, plus they just made a mess, so those two are gone.

Hi no g-t. I love your porch...and your beautiful ferns. I found a couple of wicker plant stands for my porch on Overstock that I use on either side of my front door. I placed ferns in them . They seemed to like the location well enough. They could be nice complement to your wicker chairs or your bench depending on the color you choose.

Here's a pic You could use white to match your chairs or black to match your bench. They were pretty affordable and they have a vinyl finish that makes them suitable for an outdoor location if its somewhat protected.

Thanks, Sydney. I think those are exactly what I am looking for. I wanted height - and kept thinking plants - should have been thinking plant stand. I think I am going to get white. The black may be lost against the brick (as the bench sometimes is). Then again ... I need to repaint the wicker set and I think I will get black and white cushions, then bring some white over to the bench with some pillows. I am excited - just need to decide if black or white!! Thanks a lot.

One trick for future planters which you probably know, but just in case...if you fill old pantyhose or stockings with styrofoam peanuts and put those in the bottom you will need less dirt, have great drainage, and have a lighter pot. Of course, with old concrete planters, I have found this doesn't help all that much! ;)

I think your house looks so charming!! I love the long porch. Just begs for a good book and cup of tea!!
I found these that I thought could be an option for you as well. I've been wanting them myself, just don't have quite enough space on the one side of my door. Anyway, maybe they'll work?
And if you are crafty(or not, because it's easy!), I had a bench like yours as well on my side porch. I bought 3 to 4 inch sheet foam at Jo Ann fabrics, and a pretty floral upholstery fabric and made a bench cushion for it. Also made pillows to match, and then when I was feeling extra Martha Stewart like, I made a set for the fourth of July (red white and blue) and a fall set. Since your porch is covered I think it would be lovely. I love your porch regardless! If you wanted also maybe attach flower boxes to those gorgeous railings.

Here is a link that might be useful: Planters for near door

I love those planters, Lily. Thanks for the idea. I do have to be careful of what I can use so it doesn't blend in with the brick. The black bench sort of does that. So I am thinking I may need to use the white planters shown above. I need to get out and measure, but our rain is now snow again - a lot of it.
I was going to make pillows for the bench, but now like the cushion idea as well.
My vision is to bring some of the white over to the right (bench) side and bring some of the black over to the white (wicker) side. I will recover the wicker cushions as well. Ideally, a fabric with black, white and the rusty colors of the brick would be perfect. I am headed to Joann's today to see what they have available. Thanks for the help - and your gracious compliments.