Q: Is my neighbor responsible to trim his trees that overhang our yard?
There are 5 trees growing through our fence and over our yard, showering it with small branches and pine cones.
A: You can trim any trees or bushes overhanging your property. You just have to make sure you do it in a way that the tree or bush isn't harmed. If you kill the tree of bush you may have to pay to replace it. I always call a professional arborist to do major trimming, especially stuff that is too high up for me to get. (I have a problem with my neighbors hazelnut trees. The squirrels throw the very thorny outer shells onto my deck and it is like walking on broken glass.) I just trim all the branches coming over the fence line back to the fence line. But these types of tree look good trimed that way. I would trim something more spreading like an Oak, severely on one side. It would look awful and might harm the tree. What you want to do on a wide spreading tree is to just thin it out and get rid of all the dead branches. This is healthier for the tree because it incrase circulation and reduces fungus and moss. Also it prevents wind damage, ie leaves space for the wind to pass through the tree branches.
A: PS Collect the pine cones and use them in any fires you build in your fire place or campfire. They make good fire starters and smell nice.
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