Overhanging trees is one of the most common and oldest causes for neighbourly conflict in suburbs all over the nation. Having to do maintenance in your yard is for some a real chore and when your workload is increased by the dead leaves and fallen branches off a neighbour’s tree, the situation is sure to become volatile very quickly. Unfortunately, once neighbours lit that first light of agitation with each other’s unruly trees, it can be very hard to distinguish the flame of continued irritation. The team at SG Tree Services points out that it is better to be safe than sorry.

“It is often the case that overbearing trees or even dead trees on your property can be quite close to a border between you and your neighbour and then if you don’t take care to remove the tree or has its brunches pruned, it can cause some very unpleasant vibes between you and your neighbour. Aberdeen regulations provide your neighbour with the right to prune all branches hanging over a border onto their side of the fence. While people do have the right to do so, they often feel that is not their job nor should it be their expense. If it is your tree, then you should take care of it,” the team of SG Tree Services explains.

If you are the one struggling with a tree which does not belong to you, it is important to remember that it is illegal to prune any tree in such a manner that is becoming a safety risk. Pruning should always be done safely and responsibly and if you are unsure how to do it yourself, it is best to hire a professional service to take care of the matter on your behalf. The same rules would apply if the tree hanging over in your yard is growing on Aberdeen council-owned soil. You can prune the tree, but only until it is no longer hanging over your fence.

When it is the case that a specific tree is always shedding leaves and increasing the yard work both on your side of the fence as well as your neighbour’s it might be best to consider having the tree removed.
“Our team has the skills and advanced equipment to take care of tree removals in a range of situations and conditions. If a tree is growing in rather limited space, we might even opt to rather go for tree detangling to ensure no damage occurs to adjacent property during the tree removal,” they further expand on their vast range of capabilities. While the choice to remove a tree should never be taken lightly, it might be the only way to save a relationship you have cherished for many years with your neighbour.

About Us: At SG Tree Services we care about all things related to trees and hedges. We have the skills, knowledge, experience and equipment to take on the challenges of your trees and hedges and give them a special kind of treatment which will bring forth the best in each of them. For the past couple of years, we have been serving the entire area around Alford in Aberdeenshire and take care of hedges and trees across the entire North East of Scotland. Do you have a tree or a hedge in need of love, care and attention? Visit our website https://sgtreeservices.co.uk/ or reach out via phone or email and explore our range of premium services on offer.