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 ...

When a neighbor’s tree hangs over your property it can be a nuisance—and even cause damage. But tread carefully before you trim it. Sometimes it seems like living in a society would be much better if ...

Trees can be a magnificent addition to the yard. Depending on the type, they can offer privacy, shade, gorgeous fall colors, and even fruit or nuts. However, there are a number of things to consider ...

Robert Frost said good fences make good neighbors, but what if one neighbor’s tree hangs over his neighbor’s fence, creating a canopy that holds in moisture and rots the wood? Or casting a shadow on ...

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 ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Storm season is right around the corner and it’s important to prepare now. While you hope your property isn’t at risk, it’s never a guarantee that you are out of a storm’s ...

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 ...

Home insurance may cover tree removal if the tree falls on your home for a reason covered by your policy, like a storm or lightning strike. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from ...

"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, ...