If you are going to plant trees and shrubs around
your new home, here are some guidelines: In
Florida, shade trees should be primarily on the
east, west and northwest sides of a house. Also,
We encourage you to carefully select the type the
tree being considered.  Decide what you really
want from this tree or shrub - shade, fall color, or
just eye appeal.  Do you need a deciduous tree to
shade an outside air-conditioning unit in the
summer, while letting sunlight through in the
winter?  Do you want a line of evergreens to
provide a windbreak in the winter and privacy the
rest of the year?  Another factor to consider is
 maintenance.  Are the trees or shrubs drought
resistant, or will they require large amounts of
water?  Along with these considerations, you
should also think about their location in relation to
plumbing lines, power lines, and your foundation.