Plucking a perfectly ripened fruit straight from the tree is a simple joy for all ages. And if your neighbor has a particularly thriving specimen that hangs over your fence, you may feel like you’re in luck come harvest time. But before you start picking with gusto, it’s worth getting the lowdown on what’s legal – otherwise, you could end up in a disagreement, or even get landed with a fine.
There are many easy fruit trees to cultivate at home, from apples and pears to figs. But it can take a while – we’re talking years – for young plants to mature enough to produce a bumper crop. While you patiently wait, enjoying the fruit from your neighbor’s tree can seem even more tempting, especially if it’s hanging above your head, or even fallen onto your lawn.
