You have to consider their mature size when deciding how close to the
foundation to plant them, not to mention the aesthetics of their arrangement
in the landscape. You don't write which pine trees you have, but as an
example the Eastern White Pine, Pinus strobus, can easily make 60-80' or
more over time. That's a big tree for many residential properties...

Dave

"Mike Rensner" wrote in message
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Dear List,

I have recently bought a house that has various young trees planted near
the
foundations. This includes rowans and pine trees.

Is there a safe distance for planting such trees? I am willing to cut
them
down if they are too close.

thank you,

Mike