These are typically erected at the edge of the lawn and have spiky bases that hook to the ground, thus forming a firm barricade. 155 On a landscape design forum - meant for all comers, many gardeners without expertise, feel free to simply offer an opinion. So now we're thinking about ditching the track rod idea and using a regular rod with four panels - two that would pull to cover the doors and two that would cover the windows. People can comment however they want on this forum and do all the time. There may be instances where the person driving through someones yard causes accidental damage to their property. Like hostas i rarely saw, and pointsettia i saw exactly once in over 40 years. i think it is so rude to think/assume you are entitled to our drivway. Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff, 1998 to 2023 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights Reserved, PistonHeads is a registered trademark of CarGurus Ireland Limited, Pistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, 3rd Floor, 207 Regent St, London W1B 3HH, United Kingdom. The last comment was a year ago and there is no reason to revive this thread. To keep off this kind of trespassing (overspill parking) that leads to lawn grass damage, you can install warning signs and barricades at the edge of your yard. were think of getting a fence. Had he given the neighbor the okay nod to use your driveway? The more I think about it, the more I think I would just play stupid and act like I never even knew he drove across it. Steel spikes are illegal since they can hurt people and damage property. You should, therefore, warn your neighbor against parking in your yard as they may be unaware of the damage theyre causing to your grass. Most people's responding here are clearly misreading, failing to read, or not understanding the situation posted about. For deeper ruts (more than 4 deep), push the spade fork deeper to effectively loosen all compacted soilthen using a good lawn edger, lift and get any salvageable grass out of the way to create access for the soil mix that youll be using to fill in the rut. I would actually be relieved to have the flexibility to cross over on neighbors side if necessary, with such a tight driveway situation. This ONE guy was the only one wrecking my yard up! Hence the reason i point to a small perennial garden that will smell good bloom a lot and be no work, with out messing on her part. . Bookmark. He tried to sue me! Note: Bright-colored driveway guards are more noticeable, especially at night when the drivers vision may be limited. These markers are also reflective to help people see, which is helpful if you have a neighbor who likes to drive through your lawn and is drunk. Big lumps of rock. Just how much does a kitchen and bath designer know about landscape design?? Despite its origination date, people have continued to react to the post and I chose to do that today. I don't get it - do we have hall monitors here? The fork should be positioned at a 45-degree angle to loosen the compacted soil. That's a heavy story thougha cautionary tale of how things can escalate. And thats your opinion. Especially with little kids in the family, it's dangerous.". A driveway guard is a type of safety netting that can be mounted on either side of the driveway to dissuade vehicles from veering off the driveway and onto the lawn. I wouldn't consider apologizing the the neighbor for their illegal and rude actions. The sharp spikes will instantly deflate vehicle tires upon contact. We were thinking of putting rocks out front to stop the neighbours from driving on the grass to use our driveway. It gets expensive trying to fill in holes, rake and reseed every dang week. Making your lawn inaccessible is a good strategy to ensure youre protecting your property. Whoever started this thread chose to post it in both the Landscape Design forum and the Home Decorating and Design Dilemma forums. The van belongs to the next door neighbours husband usually he parks at the end of the shared driveway in his parking space (which they have aswell as their driveway) but because someone was visiting they needed to pass each other. I have a feeling only big boulders will stop this guy. Before setting up spike strips around your lawn, consult with your neighborhood residential association, as some dont permit their installation due to the risk they pose to kids and pets. Note: Despite being an effective barricade item against vehicles, you should only use spike strips as a last resort, as theyre a common cause of confrontation. It is also a public footpath and says because it is he can also mow the grass there as well. Or he could alternate weeks. To make your lawn inaccessible, you have to block off access to your neighbors driveway. It's comparable to the safety fence discussed earlier as it's also retractable and can be adjusted sideways to the desired width. Ive been here since 2002, so thats 22 years. ". Why is the clarification of this so hard for some to accept?? She is complaining that the neighbor drives over the grass strip and onto her driveway to use HER driveway to enter and exit his property, instead of using his own driveway for that purpose. And it is your driveway and you are in the right, to want. He doesn't get to be lazy and drive down her driveway instead. 1. You can either use real rocks or artificial boulders, typically made of fiberglass. If it's your land, a nice post and chain fence. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. As long as he's not damaging the grass when he drives across it, I'm not sure I'd pick this as a hill to die on. You can talk to your neighbor and let them know how you dont like them crossing over your property line. It may have been an ongoing issue to you, but it hasnt been for me. and the women usernames are "gtfo of my lawn a$$hole" (albeit nicer words haha). If you just look at the layout on paper, it looks like neither of you have a full driveway, but looking at the photo, both driveways look adequate and about the same. That way, your neighbor would think twice about driving through. In both scenarios it's the council that own the road/ pavement/ grass verge etc. Add message. ._1aTW4bdYQHgSZJe7BF2-XV{display:-ms-grid;display:grid;-ms-grid-columns:auto auto 42px;grid-template-columns:auto auto 42px;column-gap:12px}._3b9utyKN3e_kzVZ5ngPqAu,._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px}._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP:before{content:"";margin-right:4px;color:#46d160}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{display:inline-block;word-break:break-word}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-weight:500}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-size:12px;line-height:16px}._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-weight:400;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-top:13px;margin-bottom:2px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO ._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;margin-right:4px;margin-left:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y{border-radius:4px;box-sizing:border-box;height:21px;width:21px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(2),._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(3){margin-left:-9px} We live on a very small country lane and so the workmen have been parking opposite my house in a small lay-by. I'd feel different if he was parking in your driveway or blocking you. A fence can also add beauty, especially when you have the design you wanted. the parked vehicle they regularly have to drive over the grass verge. If it were my place, I would be much more concerned about the fact that I can barely do a 360 degree turn in my driveway - while standing up! .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} Once bitten, twice shy, as the saying goes. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} Former Senior Partner Verified It is certainly not intended to be "disrespectful" and any comments made by established Houzz or GW members to that effect are made so that the issue is less confusing. Despite the fact officers will continue to discourage parking on grass verges this solution may actually encourage more parking on verges throughout the City. They'll get the message eventually. So, hopefully, there is parking on the street there, so that is the solution for the neighbor is to have the 2nd car parked on the street or to put up with having to move it all the time. I think that is part of the reason for the variety of responses here on how to handle this. Theyre typically large enough to cause damage to car bumpers and undercarriages, which is enough reason for unruly neighbors to keep their cars off your lawn. We moved into our home about 2.5 weeks ago. Solar lights? If not, then you can consider taking the next step which is to make your lawn inaccessible. She is not concerned about her neighbor driving onto her little strip of grass, which would be a minor inconvenience. I've been a member here for more than 25 years and this has always been an ongoing issue. 13/11/2017 15:23. Put out a sign saying "soft verge". (How Much & Ways to Fix Excess), How Often Should I Aerate Lawn? If your red line is correctly placed, it looks like your neighbor owns most, if not all, of the grass strip near the garage end of your driveway. We had a neighbor like this. As for the different forums. He doesn't need to park in the street or shift cars around. Unless they enjoy damaging their car, itll stop them. Yard spikes placed on the lawn are usually done so to deter animal pests like raccoons from destroying vegetation. This would be the best option if you want to isolate your property from other people. [How to Use It], How to Make Bermuda Grass Thicker and Greener. If he asks about the boulders, just smile, say Arent they pretty and hightail it inside! Its not uncommon to find tire ruts on your lawn every time your neighbor holds a block party and their friends decide to use your lawn as a parking spot. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} When the river is in flood at the bottom of the village the no. Pool has it nailed. We're definitely going for a more modern style, so am I getting too traditional with panels hung this way? I assume that what you are pointing to are experiences youve had posting to this forum. All the better, makes for a much easier solution for him and fewer obstacles for the neighbor wanting him to stop using her driveway. Old, dated threads are resurrected for no other reason than the current commenter has not noticed the original post date (or the date of subsequent comments) or has chosen to tack on a similar question rather than starting a new thread addressing their specific issue and attaching photos or other necessary information. And if youve worked so hard to maintain your lawn, that can be a really big problem. When you have someone driving on grass, damage is inevitably incurred. He keeps parking on our grass verge even though they have there own grass verge which is always empty. I live in a nice little close, where every house has a private driveway and most have garages. And either it is of interest to me or it isnt and I ignore it and find something else to read. And all this does is serve to confuse the issue. Also, I would hope I had other things to do beside watching neighbors comings and goings, 24/7 - on camera! I guess the point is that after all this time your opinion isnt needed or helpful or even an original solution. Whats more, theyre usually easy to assemble and disassemble, more so those that come in a boxwood design. You might also enjoy our post on How to Keep Neighbors From Parking in Front of My House. What stands out for me, about a million replies in now, is that we all value different things.differently. I suggest you avoid discussions with your neighbor about this issue! For shallow ruts that are no more than four inches deep, loosen the compacted soil by prying it with a spade fork. I dont want to be those neighbors, but my husband wants to nip this driveway thing in the bud. Artificial fiberglass rocks are a more cost-effective alternative to real rocks. It doesn't appear that he is damaging anything by driving around his son's car. We exchanged the gray for plain white and quickly realized the stack back for the number of panels we need to cover the windows/doors wouldn't work (especially on the left where we don't have much room). My next door neighbours are currently having work done on their house. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} A liittle communication goes a long way! I have asked them nicely not to do it and they still continue to do so. Needs space and a ground cover that "eats' leaves. In a final episode, tempers flared and the neighbor went to push my co-worker and pushed my co-workers wife instead who was standing next to her husband. If two cars stop next to each other temporarily, the street is blocked. Unless you live on a large piece of private private property (either by yourself or with family), you undoubtedly, Read More How to Avoid Talking to Neighbors When You Dont Feel Like ItContinue, Many neighbors are surprised when a rooster moves in next door and it doesnt just crow at the break, Read More Neighbors Rooster Wont Shut Up (Doing This Might Help)Continue, If you live in a city, theres a good chance youve had to deal with a neighbor going through, Read More Neighbor Going Through My Trash! Original post was made in July 2020 so thread is now almost 3 years old!! This type of yard fence is usually held in place by ground stakes and comes in a variety of colors that suit different landscape aesthetics. like isaid before be passive aggressive as last resort. He had a lousy neighbor who would occasionally block him in. Prairiemoon, the neighbor has a two-car garage. If your neighbor just wont stop despite talking to them and you dont want to have to pay for barriers, you might want to ask for help from your Home Owners Association (HOA). It ripped his front bumper off and damaged his right headlight. We are having this same problem with our neighbors and they know we dont want thrm using out driveway, but they still do. It happens. Installing spike strips is a straightforward way to warn car owners from parking on your lawn. I have often been glad that someone added a comment to an old thread if it answers a question I have. You would need to file a police report against the offender, and it would be up to law enforcement whether or not they decide to pursue the matter. If it's not your land there is nothing you can personally do about it. At Jacksons we provide products that will take back your green verge and keep vehicles wheels firmly on the road. Then my co-worker sued and the neighbor went to jail. Verges are known by dozens of other names, often quite regional; see Terminology below.. Hell plow through hedges and lighting posts. But you think we all need instruction? If there is no interest in the thread or the new post to it, then no one will respond and that would be that. The neighbor is using her driveway, not just her portion of the grass. Besides, if you haven't noticed, Houzz is always linking to these old threads and connecting them to the current thread by topic not date. This will usually go to small claims court if the damage is minor, and a judge will decide the amount they will have to pay. 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Sheffield Council sent a letter saying the couple had a week to do the work or pay for it to be done by the authority. Yard Blogger provides practical tips and friendly expert advice on everything relating to your home and yard. i have seen people not like something in my mom's yard and climb over the 6 foot fence to chop it down. Stuart J, Advocate Category: UK Law Satisfied Customers: 29,522 Experience: High street practice 30 years. That is inevitable on a public forum. Half of the time people don't even realize they responded to an old thread. Hi WestCoast Hopeful - your first post was exactly that and right on the money. Sometimes, somethings they say grow down there only grow under very limited conditions. On the videos, it looked like he was aiming for the rock and my front yard in general on purpose! ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. It takes just one to raise the dead, but it takes many to keep it alive. " This happened to me as well! Although I don't own this bit of land, I have a neighbour next door to me who insists on cutting over it so they can park literally at their front gate, despite them having a driveway. But if you put large flower pots with big growing plants, then that should be good enough to block the passage. And I'm intrigued by this division and think men should take note: We don't like you encroaching into our space! They're not daytime running lights, there's a difference, you may find a clue in the name. Informed the council last year of the state of the grass verges in Langholme Drive York with cars and vans parking on them and cutting them up badly especially in wet weather, were all relayed a . For the best results, a 50/50 mix of one part soil and one part compost (or one part sand) is recommended. The next door neighbour said it's ours. (Doing This Stopped Them)Continue, Having an Airbnb operating right next door to your home can be frustrating. It also gives you the privacy you need. I dont have the answer to that. Damaged Grass Verge Policy Summary 1 This report discusses the problems and issues caused by vehicles parking and driving on grass verges. Some people dont t realize they have replied to an old thread and lowly wasted their time. Thank you for pointing that out. Meanwhile, metal and steel parking posts, which are usually installed permanently on concrete bases, are usually sturdy enough and thus wont be knocked over by vehicles. After daisy said it looks like you own very little of that strip, looking back at the photo and the layout plan of the two properties, it doesn't add up. I wouldn't say anything to the neighbor and I would just go about installing whatever fence, landscaping, etc to block it off like it was the plan all along. I personally find that stifling. @ GGal - You do recognize my screen name right? Can You Put Too Much Lime on Lawn? Nothing to complain about there! While the brightly-colored cones do send a message to keep off the driveway, they can easily topple especially if you have a rude neighbor. GardenWeb has content that goes back years and with how little current activity there is on the forums it's not unusual to see an old thread revived. We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the. But if she could plant Spirea i think her neighbor would throw a fit! He tried to sue me. If new posters are interested in the topic, just a Google search will turn up related Houzz/GardenWeb comments without the need to provide additional and uninformative current comments. I'm thinking of reporting them to the agency from whom they rent the property from. And just a side note I've noticed the a lot of the male usernames on here are all "who cares! What exactly is your point? People like that are a pain in the arse, I used to share a house with some friends near a football stadium and some t. The thin wooden posts menitoned above seem to work very well. On the downside, though, it takes lots of time and effort to grow a natural hedge to full maturity. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. See Mod Posts for basic information on what to do if you have NeighborsFromHell. Pro tip:Before installing a fence around your lawn, check with your residential management committee to confirm if such outdoor structures are allowed in your neighborhood. Having a surveillance camera can provide you with evidence as to who keeps destroying your lawn with their cars. Whats more, you can paint the strips to a shade of your liking to build upon your curb appeal. Worried it is bringing down property value in your neighborhood or, Read More My Neighbor Doesnt Mow His Lawn (Do This to Make Him!)Continue. And I fail to see the reasoning that because the OP is no longer responding that the topic is a waste of time. If your neighbor thinks their vehicle may get damaged, theyll usually avoid driving anywhere near there (check with your city whether this is allowed). Maybe you didn't read my entire comment - my last sentence. "And it is your driveway and you are in the right, to want. Now got to the stage where he has ruined the grass, just turning it into a muddy mess. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. You can either choose those that add beauty to your yard or those whose sole purpose is to act as a barrier. Option 7 - Pave Existing Verge Where precisely is the value in that?? Y'all discussed this? Should be a simple and easy conversation. Anyone who attempts to run over one of the large rocks can end up having a damaged bumper.