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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Juhku / Getty Images We often plant trees and shrubs near property lines for screening. Other times, it's the only way to keep ...