[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by billethkid

When we had the house built we, like many others wanted a tropical look....and we put in 9 queens.....now 10 years later I would opt for number 2 above but don't want the expense and mess of removing then repairing holes/etc.

The catch 22 for me is keeping them I have to hire somebody twice per year X 9 to keep them trimmed.......

Never again!!!!

What a shame!
It's as though you are being held prisoner to your palms.

If you plan on staying in your home, it might be less expensive to have the trees taken out and plant a few (not 9!) nice shade or flowering trees in their place. Multiply what it costs you over a year for trimming and fertilization x 9, versus removing them and planting a few "real" trees over the next 5 to 10 years, and you probably will come out ahead in the long run.