Cute house! I think that if it were my house, I would throw out the idea of trying to match anything to my house and I would go in the opposite direction and add a profusion of bright colors in my garden and with potted plants in different colors of blue or a few other bright colors or patterns of colors. I’d go for the bougainvillea with the bright pink flowers, I’d add something with zingy yellow, I’d put purples next to reds... this yard could be so much fun!

I would definitely stay away from white -- it will make the house look washed out. You need contrast that will make the aqua blue house pop. Florida sun is so bright -- it calls for strong colors, not neutrals.

I like the blue door -- it matches the sky and it's part of the aqua color palette. It probably wouldn't be my first choice of color, but I think it will grow on you.

I hope you have an independent nursery nearby where you can go to look at plants. Make several trips just to observe plants in bloom and see what you like. A local nursery will have the best plants that work with your soil and weather -- this is not always the case with big box stores and online retailers.

I forgot to add that you will have to water those containers probably daily, so it will be a good test of how interested in gardening you want to be.

What direction does the front of the house face?

Hi! North.

What a cute house, and I love the colors. Even the white screen door and blue door combo "works", because the white tones down the blue which otherwise would be too sharp. Good idea to start small with a few colorful, easy to grow annuals for your first garden season.

As you walk around your neighborhood if you see a garden you especially like, don't hesitate to catch the owner and ask about the plantings. Most gardeners are delighted when people express appreciation of their efforts :-)

I agree that a visit to some local nurseries would be a good idea. Plants come in so many sizes, shapes, colors, textures etc, that you need to learn what appeals to you. What do you like the look of and what not. Taking some time to study these things now will lead you to a garden that pleases you in the end:) Also, think about how much time you have/are willing to spend on garden maintenance. Some plants are high maintenance, some low.

What a pretty little house! Agree with many of the suggestions - when walking through neighborhood, note any yards that appeal to you and specific features. And yes, if owner outside try to strike up conversation about yard or items in it that appeal. You’ll meet your neighbors & learn about plants! And yes, for sure, prune that large corner shrub down to uncover the window. Find out what it is first because you may have to reduce its size in stages to prevent loss of blooms for a season. My suggestion is to expand planting bed on left of house to mirror the size & shape of the planting area plus width of sidewalk on right side. My thought is this large planting bed will balance the large elements on right side of house - the palm tree, the fence, the sidewalk. It will also give you the space you need for a lush & full garden! Take a hose & lay it out to figure out the border & size. then you can plan the plantings. The bird bath suggestion is good - what about a colorful Talavera pottery style & place in area on right? Or, place that style of planter on each side of end of steps border?

If your keeping the color. I would:
Remove the storm door. And maybe redo the walkway to maybe some stone , tile or brick. For landscaping not rlly sure. I’d do a row of boxwoods and then whatever the pros suggest for your location.... I’d add some planters to the front porch and maybe some new lighting

Your local extension office (in my area it’s part of county government) should be able to advise you about what plants do well in your location.

By the way, love your house!

What a cute house! I agree with all the suggestions to go with a bright colorful garden. This can be done in a cottage garden style or tropical. Or a mix of both which is what I would do.

I would leave the door blue and bring that color into the yard with pots, talavera birdbath (excellent idea above!) and possibly a couple of chairs. The door color may look more intentional that way.

There is a semi active board here “Florida Gardening”, and quite a few of the more active participants live down your way. You would probably get some great ideas and help over there. Very friendly place.

I know I am late to this thread but I have a few comments.

The current plantings are too close to the house. Plant yours farther out.

I'd remove the plant that is blocking the window.

Sun loving plants will not thrive on the north side of the house.

You do not need tall plants unless you prefer them. There are two Tradescantia that might work. Oyster Plant and Purple Heart. Purple Heart does grow on the north side of my house but I live in California. Oyster plant might need more sun. Your local nursery could tell you.

What you need for the door is a full reveal storm door. Once you get it choose a paint color for your front door. Paint the door and the storm door the same color.

Front door can be any color you like. If you are conservative just paint it white. I made a few images.

Last one is Sherwin Williams Juneberry. It is my favorite but I know some people like less contrast.

I almost forgot, I deepened the planting bed on the left; it was too shallow.

If it were my house I would want a Philodendron selloum off the corner of the house where the shrub is now. Not in front of the window. I just happen to love them, you may not.