Can these small trees be relocated?

[Dan L.]

Hey all. A question for those who know much about landscaping.. Looking to buy this property. These bushes are clearly too close to the house. Is there any way to move them? Are they worth digging up and relocating? I would like to bring them closer to the curb, but if I can't I will just chop them down. Thanks!

[Henry T.]

Yes. Those look like Pyramidalis (Thuja occidentalis). You can dig those up. Go with a base about 2 feet wide or so,  all around, then lift out with your shovel, maybe put on a tarp and slide them where needed.. In your new hole, supplant with a high quality mulch soil mix. You should have a fairly good success rate. I did the same thing and only lost one.