Trees are a long term landscaping investment. There’s no hardscape feature that can fully replace the natural beauty and shade of a living, “breathing” tree. Unfortunately, the decision about where to plant a tree is often made by the builders or original owners of a home. You may find yourself blessing them for their thoughtfulness in ensuring your yard has a mature tree. Or, you could be cursing them for sticking a tree in a spot that limits the development of your yard the way you had envisioned it.
If a tree is diseased and dying, simply removing the whole thing is a comparatively easy decision (and there are plenty of companies that provide tree removal, so you’re sure to get a competitive price). But when a tree is thriving and in its prime, it can be a lot harder to let go. Starting over with a tiny sapling can take your landscape from majestic to mediocre faster than you can say “TIMBERRRRR!” Is it possible to simply move a tree to a new location in your yard? Tree Transplantation in Action Here’s one YardShare member who decided to do just that. Several coconut palm trees were in the way inside the fenced pool area. But the trees were very well-developed, healthy, and the perfect match for the “island” feel of the landscape. So, the homeowners decided to reuse them elsewhere on the property.
