Is Your Neighbor’s Tree Invading Your Yard?

Do you have a neighbor whose tree is invading your yard?  These invaders can cause more than feuds between neighbors including:

• Property Damage: Falling trees or branches cause damage to cars, decks, houses, and more.
• Tree Debris: leaves and twigs can add countless hours every year towards raking, leaf blowing, gutter cleaning, and damage lawns.
• Root encroachment: A tree’s root system can lift sidewalks or driveways over time, leading to thousands in repair damage!
• Unsightly: The tree can simply obstruct a desirable view or detract from the beauty of your landscape.

But tree hazards aren’t the only source of concern between neighbors.  One 80 year old tree on 2^nd Street in South Philadelphia has been the center of a year-long battle that’s gone all the way to City Hall. The neighbor demands the tree be removed so he can build a house on the plot of land next door.  On the other hand, the tree owner does not want the tree to be trimmed; citing the high chance the tree won’t survive such a devastating procedure.

“It’s a shame this beautiful tree sparked such a drawn out battle between neighbors” remarked Giroud Tree and Lawn ISA Certified Arborist, Mike Chenail. “Every once in a while we’ll see a case where one or both parties can’t see eye-to-eye on a solution. That’s when things can get messy and a feud can begin. But the best solutions are those where both neighbors come to an agreement on their own. It all starts with a friendly conversation and open ears.”

If you are concerned about how to handle a shared tree, call Giroud Tree and Lawn. We’ll send out an ISA Certified Arborist to perform a free inspection of the tree and give you a detailed report with a recommended course of action that you can share with your neighbor.  Don’t let a tree come between neighbors. Contact Giroud Tree and Lawn today!