"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, ...

A pile of leaves in a yard can be more than enough to turn neighbor against neighbor. So, who's actually responsible for clearing that fallen foliage?

If a neighbor's tree is going into your yard or hanging over your roof, it can be hard to decide what to do. Before making a move, homeowners need to know exactly where the property line is, what ...

Since the tree belongs to your neighbor, shouldn't they rake up the leaves? Here's when you are responsible for cleaning up ...

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Horticulturist Derek Carwood shares advice with PEOPLE about handling shrubbery that crosses property lines Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an ...

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 ...

Q: Our neighbor behind our house has a tree that is about 40 feet tall. While we enjoy watching birds in the tree, we are worried about its condition. It has many bare branches and few leaves. We live ...

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 ...