Gardening Lawyer
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Taking Cuttings From a Plant You Bought Could Land You in Legal Trouble – A Lawyer ExplainsDon't let your gardening habits get you into trouble! Everything you need to know to propagate safely.
By Teo Spengler
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If Your Tree Falls Into a Neighbor’s Yard, Who Pays for the Damage? What Homeowners Need to Know Before Storm SeasonFall and winter storms can bring big trouble if you have a tree fall into your neighbor's yard. Here's what to do if the worst happens.
By Teo Spengler
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Can You Take Garden Plants With You When You Move? A Lawyer Explains the Do's and Don'ts to Avoid Legal TroubleYou may not be able to take your favorite plants with you when you move to a new house. Here's what you need to know before packing up your plants.
By Teo Spengler
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Is Your Neighbor's Tree Blocking the Sunlight in Your Yard? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Do About It, According to a LawyerIf your yard and garden are totally shaded by your neighbor's tree, there are steps you can take to remedy the situation. A former lawyer weighs in.
By Teo Spengler
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Is It OK to Take Plant Cuttings From Garden Centers? A Lawyer Explains Whether 'Proplifting' Is Worth ItBefore you snip a stem from that unusual houseplant, here's what the law says – and why garden centers often take the practice seriously.
By Teo Spengler
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Gardeners Beware! These 6 Plants Could Get You in Legal Trouble – What You Need to Know Before You GrowDon't even think about growing these illegal plants. Steer clear of the law by avoiding these invasive, patented, or psychoactive varieties.
By Teo Spengler
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Is It OK to Take Plant Cuttings From Public Parks and Gardens? A Lawyer Explains so You Won’t End Up in TroubleDon't let your propagation fixation get you into legal trouble! There are certain places it is illegal to take plant cuttings. Our resident lawyer explains.
By Teo Spengler
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HOA Making Gardening Difficult? A Lawyer Explains How Not to Make a Costly Mistake or Risk Removing Your Hard WorkAvoid HOA fines before you embark on landscaping projects. Even something as simple as a trellis could spell disaster.
By Teo Spengler

