When her neighbor began to neglect their boundary hedge, gardening writer Mary Ellen Ellis took matters into her own hands and learned a lot along the way. OvergrownHedges.But if you have an overgrownhedge that encroaches on your neighbor's land, they are less likely to appreciate it. But what happens when this tranquil moment is disrupted by an overgrownhedge or tree from next door? Disputes between neighbours can quickly escalate and become serious, as... Does anybody have experience or knowledge of how to deal legally with a neighbour who refuses to cut his very overgrownhedge? But these hedges proved to cause some tension in the neighborhood. One day, the neighbor decided that my sister’s hedges were too tall and she should trim them. OVERGROWNhedges are a common source of neighbourly disputes, but what are your rights if your neighbour’s hedge is taking over your garden? After all, these tools are one of the most efficient and popular ways of clearing overgrown brush. But before you start manicuring your neighbor's plants, be sure you're following the rules. A hedge or tree belongs to the person whose land it grows on, but you are entitled to trim anything that overhangs from your neighbour’s garden into yours. Property Damage – Overgrown roots or branches can damage fences, patios, or pathways. Aesthetic Concerns – Tall or dense hedges may affect your garden’s visual appeal. Hi everyone this video is of a hedge I have filmed before in an older video. The neighbour stopped letting me cut the other side of the hedge so it had becom...