Question
We are also in the process of re-roofing and siding our home. We are planning on putting a gable over the front porch too. Our landscaping needs help - any suggestions. We have a long ranch with two single widows on the one side with about 10 feet between them. I can send pic.  We live in NW Indiana.
Thanks

Answer
If you want great results, you've got to engage a professional familiar with your area.  Try these two in your area:

http://www.professionaloutdoorservices.com/
http://www.thecountrygardenerltd.com/

Or if these two businesses don抰 get you excited, try searching the Indiana Landscape Association, and search for a landscape contractor or designer near you:

http://www.inla1.org/searchourmembership.cfm

If you want to attempt to do it yourself, then I'd suggest the local library for getting ideas for your specific situation.

Regards.  ~M