You don't mention a budget, but if you have some money, rebuild your cement stairs so that they wrap around the edge of the landing to the the edge of the windows. This will create an upper patio. Skim the porch and cement drive portions to smooth out the discoloration and cracks. Set up the upper patio with black wrought iron table and chairs, large black planters filled with cascading flowers. Get a black iron trellis for the wall where your hose is. Build some raised beds for that section and fill with rosemary and lavender plants.