Shrubs trimming and trees pruning

[Andrea P.]

As far as I know, the landlord is responsible for shrubs trimming and trees pruning. I live oversea and I periodically ask to the property manager to take a picture of the yard for having an idea about the status of the yard.

Every time I ask him to take care of shrubs and trees, he ask me:

I will deduct the expenses from the rent, are you sure?

It looks that my request is unusual.

Do I have to take care of shrubs and trees?