I'm confused on the sun/shade time requirements. I want to plant in an area that gets direct sun for four hours in the morning (9am-1pm) and in an adjacent area that gets direct sun for only two hours when its scorching hot (2pm-4pm). Neither area is directly sheltered by trees, however both areas are near my neighbor's house which is much taller than mine.

I live in Cincinnati in a single story bungalow-style home that faces "true" south. Both my neighbor's houses are taller than mine by at least one extra story. There are no trees in either of our yards, however city-planted trees line the sidewalk in front of our houses. The trees are tall but not extremely dense, so light is somewhat filtered thru.

Can someone please help me understand which plants I should choose for my front yard as well as the east & west side of my house? Many thanks.