Problematic neighboring trees can prove to be an awkward garden dilemma. Whether they are casting shade, overhanging your property, or perhaps the thick, buttress roots are snaking under the fence and disrupting your patio, it can be tricky to resolve.
The first step is to have a friendly conversation. After all, your neighbor might not realise how the roots are impacting your side of the boundary line. And while you are generally free to act as you wish if a plant is growing within your yard, there are some legal implications to be aware of. For example, if the removal of a root destabilizes the tree and it falls, you, as the root cutter, would be liable for damage and replacement.
