Because the sun rises in the east, your plants get morning sun on that side of your house. The east side of your home may not be the best choice for full-sun gardening, depending on where the sun moves once it's up, if you have tall shading trees or the shadow configuration of your home. Keep an eye on the sun's movement and how long it stays in your proposed full sun location to determine if your east-facing side is best for full sun plants. This resin compass sculpture for your garden will keep you from forgetting which way is east.