Here is a neat trick for removing shrubs that obstruct buildings. You will need a decorative object, such as a broken handcart or crates. Simply lay the foundation of your decoration to the North or South of the shrub you wish to eradicate. If possible, the shrub will disappear. Subsequently demolish the decorative object and build on the newly acquired plot of land
1. Observe the shrub in the centre of the pathway
2. Place decorative object
3. Demolish decoration and construct something productive