Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You can trim branches over your property line, but confirm the boundary first. You’re liable if your trimming harms the tree’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Knowing local laws regarding hedge trimming can help you avoid neighbor disputes, fines, or lawsuits, while also keeping your yard ...

The answer isn’t as simple as you might expect. Knowing your local tree-trimming laws protects you from liability and helps prevent costly disputes with neighbors. Generally, you may trim branches ...

Beautiful yards are a double-edged sword because although they add curb appeal, some hanging branches or flowers may creep into neighbors' yards or tempt curious flower- or fruit-pickers. When plants ...

The large, majestic tree in your neighbor's yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be. In fact, the root system of a mature tree is often two to four times the diameter of the tree's ...

A: If you trim your neighbor’s tree, there is at least a potential risk that some portion of what you do is deemed wrongful cutting, even if by mistake. There are damage claims that can be made ...

Q: We have a neighbor with an overgrown tree. We’ve tried everything to get her to trim it. She won’t do it, and it drops debris on our lawn and makes a mess of our house. What are our options? — Greg ...

You can trim branches over your property line, but confirm the boundary first. You’re liable if your trimming harms the tree’s health or stability. Talk with your neighbor before cutting and follow ...