"Greg" wrote in message
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I am having several western cedar pine trees removed in my yard as
they've grown massively out of control and are too close to the house.
I would like to plant a maple variety in the same general area. Is
there any special preparation I need to do, in consideration of the
soil content? The pH is likely relatively low. Also, what time of year
should I consider planting new trees? I am in the pacific northwest, so
the temperature doesn't get cold, it just rains.

Thanks in advance.

-Greg


Numerous garden writers over the years have put certain maples in the same
category as child molesters and nuclear war. Norway maples, if I recall,
will have a root system which makes it impossible to plant ANYTHING under
them. You might want to research this a bit more. Call your cooperative
extension service and get LOTS of information. Do you know what that service
is?