"Good fences make good neighbors," as Robert Frost famously put it. Trees are another matter, however. A tree overhanging your property, shading out your garden, sending roots into your septic system, ...

You have the legal right to trim branches overhanging your property line, but legal considerations don't end there. When you ...

We often plant trees and shrubs near property lines for screening. Other times, it's the only way to keep them at a safe distance from the house. Unfortunately, those trees don't consider property ...

If you're lucky enough to live in an area with lots of trees you've probably had to deal with limbs and branches that cross ...

Waking up to find your neighbor’s tree lying across your fence—or worse, on your roof—is one of those “this feels like a ...

Managing neighborly disputes can get tricky. Fences, weeds, and even trees that straddle two properties can cause tension and disputes. When a tree falls from your neighbor’s lawn into yours, things ...

If your neighbor's tree is growing into your yard, you may be tempted to take matters into your own hands. Good news: in Wisconsin, you're allowed to trim branches, roots or other vegetation from your ...

Are you tired of seeing your neighbor's hanging over your property? What can you do about it? Cumberland County spokesperson Diane Rice said Sept. 8 that there are no county codes or regulations ...

You are legally responsible for any expenses and potential damage caused by trimming your neighbor's tree. Experts recommend first talking with your neighbor to get permission before pruning any part ...

If a tree was properly maintained and healthy, but was knocked over by something like storm damage, the neighbor can't be held liable. But if the tree was unhealthy and it fell over onto another’s ...