and in autumn the leaves only litter up the place

I would think the local Council would, that's classed as vandalism and attracts a large fine! I'd check with them first, if I was you. Put the saw down and have a beer! lol. Have a good day.

You have a tree growing in the street? Wow, that is unusual!

Check with the city, town and find out if they have an easement and the tree is planted in it. If so, you cannot cut down the tree.

This is a question that can have two sides. It's in front of your house, so why would someone else care. But if the trees line the street, people might want to keep it to make it look good. I'm not sure, but will the city let you, or is it yours? The neighbors might not like it, but odds are they wouldn't say anything to you since it is not in front of their yard. I hope this helps. P.S. (Have you thought about just moving the garden)?

If the tree is on city property you cannot touch it unless city Hall give you permission , if you decide to do this on your own you will get fined . Phone city Hall and tell them that you are having problems ,they will send someone to trim some branches off the tree.

Remember that trees are good for the environments they give us oxygen and clean the air!