Let's face it, sunlight in the UK can often be in short supply, so when the warmer months arrive the last thing you want is your neighbour's overgrown tree casting an unwelcome shadow over your garden ...

Trees need sunlight for the same reason you need food. The energy from the Sun’s rays is a crucial ingredient in how plants make their own food that helps them power all their cells. Since trees don’t ...

Legal experts have shed light on what can be done when a neighbour's tree is obstructing your sunlight. As Brits bask in the unusually hot and sunny weather this summer, many are spending considerable ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do trees need sunlight? – Tillman, age 9, ...