Jack Turner is a tree care specialist and neighbor tree-dispute writer with over 15 years of hands-on experience in tree removal, pruning, stump work, and resolving boundary-tree issues between neighbors. At NeighborCutMyTree, he focuses on practical, plain-English guidance on tree service costs, hiring reputable tree companies, safe DIY tree and stump work, and handling shared-tree situations fairly. His goal is to help homeowners make confident, informed decisions, avoid overpaying, and keep good relations with their neighbors.
Learn how to kill a tree stump for good — chemical stump killer, Epsom salt, digging, and more. Step-by-step methods, timelines, costs, and safety tips.
How much does tree trimming cost? See 2026 average prices by tree size, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get a fair quote without overpaying.
A neighbor’s tree leaning over your house? You can trim overhanging branches but not remove the tree. How to handle a hazardous lean and who pays if it falls.
A healthy tree fell from your neighbor’s yard in a storm. Are they liable? Usually no — it’s an act of God. When negligence shifts liability, and who pays.
How close to the property line can you plant a tree? Match the distance to mature size (about 6 to 20+ feet) and check local and HOA setback rules first.