Tree landscape ideas needed

[Leland S.]

In order to get sign off from Nashville metro Forrestry department, they made my GC install a total of 7 trees. The three in the front are Oak trees. In order to complete the job, the GC just threw the trees in the middle of the yard. 

I intend to remove some or all of the trees since I already am approved so these trees don't overrun my yard, but might want to add some nice smaller trees around the yard. Suggestions?

[Malkia Ra]

Builders and GC's often do a bad job at tree selection and placement.

Oak trees will get HUGE; and your GC placed three of them on the front lawn... sheesh.

Pulling them up now will save you tons of $$$ later.  You can always donate them.

If your property is close to others, consider planting screening trees for privacy (green giant arborvitae,  Nellie Stevens holly  and crypotomeria, for example).  And perhaps "anchor" trees on the corners of your foundation.  Do a Google search for "residential landscaping" for some ideas.  

Evergreen trees are the best, green year-round with no messy leaves to clean during fall/winter.  Be sure to know how much sunlight your property receives and whether or not your area has deer.