How and when should I move plants?

Question

I recently moved into a new home but have zero gardening skills. I’d like to move 2 hostas and 2 other plants(not sure what they are) from the pitiful backyard to the shaded front yard. When should I do this (next spring or right now)? How should they be arranged in the front yard? Also should I cut back the trees in front when the leaves have fallen and how much should I be taking is down?

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Answer 1

Early fall is a great time for this project. Here's a helpful article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/transplanting-hostas.htm

In the next picture, I would wait a season to see if the two shrubs bloom. Then you will know when to prune, if needed. If they bloom in spring, generally prune immediately after blooming. If they don't bloom till summer or fall, it's usually safe to prune in spring.
The small tree on the right looks like a Japanese maple and they are pruned in late winter, if needed.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm