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is it "green" to whack down a tree for a garden?
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DH uses the only sunny spot in our yard for growing hops. But I really, really want to try gardening. I think I could get enough light if we whack down just one of the trees in our backyard . . . it's not huge but I still feel kind of bad.
Re: is it "green" to whack down a tree for a garden?
Yeah that's right my name's Yauch!
Depends on the kind of tree. Chinese tallow or other invasive species, whack away. Mature Oak or Magnolia, I'd think twice.
I'm not even sure what kind it is, one of those skinny-ish ones, I'm pretty sure non-native.
DH grows a few different kinds. Cascade has done the best, I think.
Could you transplant it elsewhere? Would one of your neighbors be interested in it, if you don't have room?
We transplanted 2 apple trees at my sister's house when we decided we didn't want them (too much mess). The deer by her love them.
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It may not be entirely green but I say do it given you will be utilizing the space for gardening. I would try to replace them with something (like a shrub or two) if space for a tree is at a premium on the property.
We need to take down two trees on our property because they are just not doing well in their location due to lack of sun. Will we replant the trees? Probably not because any other tree will have the same problem since the oaks shade just about everything else out. So we plan to plant some additional shade loving shrubs instead.
We are in GR too BTW.