Can I cut my neighbour's plants if they grow over into my garden? How to protect yourself from an unwanted legal dispute

Hands holding green secateurs and trimming branches .

If your neighbour's plants have grown into your garden and are causing an eyesore, blocking the light or dropping leaves in your space, you'll probably want to know if you can cut them back.

However, before you get out the secateurs, make sure you understand the rules around cutting your neighbour's plants to ensure you aren't breaking the law in the garden