• Placing your plants in the right light can make a big difference.ULTRA.F/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Many plants are known as sun-loving plants. Without a good portion of the day in full sunlight, they become weak and die. Other types of plants grow well in shade and will scorch and shrivel in intense sunlight. Still other varieties grow well in partial sun and shade. The best location for sun-loving plants on most properties is the eastern, southern or western exposures, according to Buckeye Gardening. Also consider trees and shrubs that can block direct sunlight when choosing a location for your plants.
  
  

Plants for Sun

• Many annuals require five or six hours of sun per day, such as: ageratum, geranium, marigold, periwinkle, salvia and zinnia, according to the University of Missouri. Sun-loving perennials include: asters, hollyhocks, chrysanthemums, coreopsis, iris and black-eyed susans. Full-sun shrubs include: viburnum, bayberry, barberry and arborvitae and juniper. Flowering shrubs that like full sun include: beautyberry, St. John's wort, lilac, yucca, mallow, euonymus, spirea, honeysuckle and forsythia. Trees that grow well in full sun include: aspen, white birch and jack pine. Beech, pine, chokeberry, linden, maple birch, locust, oak, walnut and ash all grow well in full-sun conditions. Not all plants that enjoy full-sun conditions are drought-tolerant. Gardeners should supply adequate water in mid-summer or periods of low rainfall.
  
  

Plants for Shade

• Shade-loving plants generally have cells that are larger, so too much sun overwhelms and damages their cellular structures. These may need protection from midday sun and may often grow best under deciduous trees. Annuals that prefer shady locations are: impatiens, wax begonia, tuberous begonia, coleus and caladium, according to Iowa State University. Azaleas, hosta, primrose and lily of the valley are perennials that prefer shady locations. Shade-loving shrubs include: boxwood, privet and hydrangea. Japanese maple, dogwood and yew are trees that you can plant in shade. Shade tends to harbor more moist conditions, so plants that are subject to root rot should be avoided.
  
  

Plants for Partial Shade

• Many plants can be grown in partial sun or shade. Annuals such as cornflower, bachelor buttons, calendula, poppy, nasturtiums and forget-me-nots will all grow in partial shade. Perennials for partial shade include: bugleweed, bellflower, columbine, daylilies, ivy, gloxinia and pansies, according to The Garden Helper. Shrubs for partial sun include: rhododendrons, alpine currant, witch hazel and snowberry. Many trees can grow well in partial shade as well, including: hemlock, hornbeam, the eastern redbud and serviceberry. Soil in partial shade can hold more moisture, so make sure there is adequate drainage in partially shaded areas.