An unruly hedge can be the flashpoint of many disputes with neighbors. Part of the issue is that it can seem unclear who owns which part of a hedge. If the trunks of the hedge plants are in your neighbor's yard, but the branches grow into your yard, you might hesitate to prune them.
It can feel even more complicated when it comes to things like shared fences or shared hedges, especially if you've just moved into a new place and you are not sure of arrangements the previous neighbors had in place.
