I have a tree which is half on my property now can I get it to die thanks for your help
2006-09-22 02:05:50 · 16 answers · asked by johnpat4343 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
NEW YORK TIMES:
Trees whose trunks straddle the boundary line or those that actually form part of a boundary line are treated differently in law. The adjacent property owners are then deemed to have equal rights to the trees. Thus any maintenance is considered a shared financial responsibility. Similarly, neither one can trim the trees without the other's permission.
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It is worth remembering that trees are not strictly private property like garden furniture. Thus neither the owner nor the neighbor may have total control over the disposition of a troublesome tree.
Removal, for example, may be restricted by a convenant put in a deed long ago that will apply regardless of the property's current ownership. This is most likely if the home is part of a planned community organized under a homeowners' association.
On the other hand a homeowner may be able to force a neighbor to trim or remove a tree as a result of a local ordinance even if it doesn't overhang the property. In some communities a homeowner is prohibited from planting a tree or letting one grow so tall it blocks a neighbor's view of the water.
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2006-09-22 02:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Excel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First: who owns the other half of the property? You could get into a real legal battle if you kill a tree they just might happen to love. Also, there are trees that you must get a permit to remove.
I don't know how you are trying to kill it but if it is with chemicals you will probably pollute the water and kill anything living there. Also, could create a legal problem for you.
If all these areas are covered you would find it easier, cheaper and safer to have it chopped down but that is so sad. Why can't you enjoy both the beauty and serenity that the water and trees can bring? I think you will regret what you are doing.
2006-09-22 09:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why you would want to kill it, especially if it is only half on your property. Trees are crucial to urban areas. Anyway, if you are dead set on killing the tree you should cut it down, then treat the freshly cut stump with a good dose of roundup to keep sprouts from coming back.
Oh- and as for my opinion, go outside of your house and look at the water and the tree won't be in your line of sight. Easy solution to the problem.
2006-09-22 09:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by guitar4peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is only half on your property then are you sure you should kill it? You should ok it with the owner of the other property if you haven't already and I am guessing not since you want to poison it instead of just chopping it down. It kinda depends on the size and the root system I would imagine. Here are some links that might help
www.experts.about.com/q/
Trees-739/
Poisoning-tree-use-snag.htm
This one is called "How to kill a tree in 10 easy steps" looks promising:
www.forestry.about.com/cs/
arboriculture/ht/
kill_a_tree.htm
2006-09-22 09:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sexy_Bunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it half on your property including the trunk of tree. If so you would have talk to your neighbour and see if they agree to split the cost of taking the tree down. If is just the branches check with your local bylaw officials and see if it is alright to cut the branches off.
2006-09-22 09:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by minvikingroughrider 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how awful that you would want to kill a tree. is the view more important than a tree that is so sad so many trees are killed by selfish, greedy people i think that God sheds a tear each time one of his creations is murdered of course this is how i feel and means nothing to you i am so sorry to have read this question
2006-09-22 09:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by jk poet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you do anything, you had better talk to whoever owns the other half of the tree or you may wind up in a bit of a sticky wicket.
2006-09-22 09:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by GreenHornet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about you just enjoy the tree and all it brings.... birds, oxygen, greenery and be thankful it is not a high rise apartment building. Want to see the water? Take a walk, it would be good for you.
2006-09-22 12:58:42 · answer #8 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a 4x4 in the ground several feet away, screw eyebolts into post and tree, hang a hammock, and enjoy!
2006-09-22 10:51:05 · answer #9 · answered by Megan S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't have to kill it you will have to get permission from the property owner who owns the other half to have it cut down and remove the stump or you could face a lawsuit
2006-09-22 09:16:53 · answer #10 · answered by barbara b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋