Using Sun and Shade
The way sunlight and shadows fall on your property will influence where you put things and what you grow.
This animation shows how shade patterns change throughout a day. The south side of the house gets sun most of the day. In a cool climate, you'd probably want your pool or patio there. The north side is mostly shady. In hot climates, that's where you'd want to put these outdoor living areas.
Sun and shade patterns also shift with the seasons. In winter, houses and trees throw long northerly shadows. In summer, the sun is higher and shadows are shorter.
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