South- and East-Facing Lawns

• If your front yard faces south or east, you may want to consider the advantages of a tree that will provide shade from the intense sunlight in the summer. Choose a deciduous tree suited to your climate, and it will be thick with leaves during the summer to block out the sun and reduce cooling costs in your home. In the winter, the trees will lose their leaves and allow some sun to peek through and help keep your home warm.
  
  

North- and West-Facing Lawns

• With a front lawn that faces north or west, the primary concern should be the cold winds of the winter. These winds can pound your home and make it harder to heat throughout the cold season. Choose a perimeter of evergreen trees in this type of lawn to act as a barrier to the blustery winds of winter.
  
  

For Fall Foliage

• If you love the autumn season because of the bright colors of the changing leaves on various trees, choose species for your own yard that are known for their fall foliage. The red maple is a popular choice for its bright red leaves. Chanticleer pear trees will mix it up with purple and golden leaves. An evergreen like the American holly tree is an excellent addition for its bright red berries. Just remember to get a male and female tree to make berry production possible. The flowering dogwood is a very popular option because it's pretty in the spring and again in the fall. It also produces berries.
  
  

Fruit Trees

• Fruit trees make an excellent addition to any front yard. They are aesthetically pleasing, especially when they are producing blooms and brightly colored fruit. These types of trees also provide food for you and the family at no cost year after year. Some of the most popular fruit trees are better suited for subtropical to tropical climates, so you may not live in a region where this is an option.