Thinking of trimming or removing a tree yourself? We have you covered with our DIY guides with tips and tricks to get the job done with your safety and the trees health in mind.
Can I cut a neighbor’s tree overhanging my yard? Yes, you can, but under certain conditions. There are two rules we are dealing with here. Do I need a permit from the council to trim a tree? Do I need permission from my neighbor to trim their tree? Let’s have a look at both. The […]
In short, you can trim a neighbor’s tree that is overhanging your property. But you need to make sure you are not breaking any tree maintenance says set out by your local council. All councils have a Tree Preservation Order which is a set of regulations about the trimming and removal of trees. In most […]
While trees on the Nature Strip play a significant role in neighborhoods, they can become a nuisance. They can sometimes be dangerous. And if this is the case, can you trim or remove them? No, you cannot trim or remove trees on the Nature Strip. This is because it is illegal. The Nature Strip is […]
Council trees are trees on public land and cannot be touched unless the council has specifically permitted you to do so. To trim a council tree, you will first need to get permission from the Council by applying for a permit. In most cases, they will ask what the issue is and get their tree […]
It seems like every year, there is another storm that sweeps down the coast, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. The aftermath can be a disaster, with trees falling over power lines, homes and cars. You can do quite a few things to prevent your tree from being the next victim and leaving […]
Tree pruning is pretty basic in concept, but actually fairly difficult in practice. There is a lot you need to take into consideration such as what branches to cut, where to cut them, and how much to take off per year and that’s before we get into other pruning techniques like the step cut and […]
Councils are responsible for trees that are planted on public land. These trees can sometimes be a nuisance or a danger, especially when they overhang your property. The question is can you ask the council to cut back these trees? Yes, you can ask the Council to cut back trees that are growing on public […]
This is a common problem, so there are rules in place for cutting neighbor’s trees overhanging your property. The simple answer is yes! You are within your rights to trim any branches overhanging your property. But the real question is, what are your local tree-trimming laws? Let’s forget it’s your neighbor’s tree for a second. […]
