When roots encroach on your side of the property line, it's time to consult a certified arborist. The large, majestic tree in your neighbor's yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be.

Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut branches.

The large, majestic tree in your neighbor's yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be. In fact, the root system of a mature tree is often two to four times the diameter of the tree's ...