I dont see a problem with that at all. Just sayin'. The once beautiful green verge can turn into an unsightly muddy mess in winter or after heavy rain, ruining the grass and the view. A RESIDENT has told how his neighbour keeps trying to stop him from parking on a grass verge by stabbing pegs in the ground. The type of soil blend you use will largely determine whether yourproject of repairing ruts in your lawn will be successful or not. You may also find using traffic cones like theSunnyglade Collapsible Traffic Coneswork really well too. If not, what did y'all decide to do? I would tell him you just got a new ring system installed and that hes setting it off when he uses your driveway and that you need to know when the alert is for real. What exactly is your point? But how do you keep neighbors from driving on your lawn? 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. He keeps parking on our grass verge even though they have there own grass verge which is always empty. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} 10 bus . i think it is so rude to think/assume you are entitled to our drivway. ._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} This means Yard Blogger may earn a commission should you make a purchase using any of our links. It cant be an easy mix. 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. And either it is of interest to me or it isnt and I ignore it and find something else to read. now the one i saw apparently loved it where it was at because it was 4' tall and nearly as round! I think some of the recent comments have not read the OP carefully. Have you guys managed to talk to neighbor about it? 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. 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. So we basically just disagree on the subject. And reallywhat is the harm to you or anyone else if there are old threads hanging around, or if there is a post that has no value 'to you' added to an old thread? Yard Blogger is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. He doesn't need to park in the street or shift cars around. But - if we want it to be a friendly place to come to - how is that going to happen? That makes this a much more serious issue if I were her. Putting up signs is a traditional way of keeping people off of certain spots. I, personally, would rather be passive-aggressive and plant bushes/build a fence or something . Making your lawn inaccessible is a good strategy to ensure youre protecting your property. Steel spikes are illegal since they can hurt people and damage property. This would be the best option if you want to isolate your property from other people. The next door neighbour said it's ours. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} ._1QwShihKKlyRXyQSlqYaWW{height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:bottom}._2X6EB3ZhEeXCh1eIVA64XM{margin-left:3px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;padding:0 4px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;margin-left:0;padding:0 4px}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:14px;padding:0 4px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH,._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{display:inline-block;height:16px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-body);border-radius:50%;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;width:16px}._2cvySYWkqJfynvXFOpNc5L{height:10px;width:10px}.aJrgrewN9C8x1Fusdx4hh{padding:2px 8px}._1wj6zoMi6hRP5YhJ8nXWXE{font-size:14px;padding:7px 12px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y{border-radius:20px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:hover{opacity:.85}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:active{transform:scale(.95)} 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. And I am happy to hear that anything that was perceived as disrespectful was not intentional. 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. Hi WestCoast Hopeful - your first post was exactly that and right on the money. Defiant Steven Riley, 59, claims he has no choice but to yank the pegs o Because they think that all their old content is valuable to them as a garden discussion website, I would assume. Hedges like Patio Paradise are a great option for barricading your turf against intruding vehicles, as well as improving your yard privacy. 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. Often these new, late comments are ignored just by virtue of the fact that the original thread is so old. If your neighbor thinks their vehicle may get damaged, theyll usually avoid driving anywhere near there (check with your city whether this is allowed). Polite requests did not get the desired result. And if there were a situation where a "rule" should be considered, I'd think it should be something that gardenweb members decided as a group and rules decided by individual members are really not the way to go. Hedge boxes are somewhat pricey but it will definitely get your message across. I understand different people feel differently. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} You can either choose those that add beauty to your yard or those whose sole purpose is to act as a barrier. It seems it was really hard for you to let it go and ignore it too? She fell backwards and hit her head on the driveway and died. Lining boulders in your driveway not only serve as a deterrent for inconsiderate neighbors who love to drive on your lawn. These are typically erected at the edge of the lawn and have spiky bases that hook to the ground, thus forming a firm barricade. If there is no interest in the thread or the new post to it, then no one will respond and that would be that. I have a feeling if you put in anything less than boulders, your neighbor will run right over your blocker. Please refer to our full affiliate disclosure policy for full details. We moved into our home about 2.5 weeks ago. You can also deter vehicle owners from parking on your grass by installing concrete pyramids. 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). Thoughts on handling this neighbor/situation? And just a side note I've noticed the a lot of the male usernames on here are all "who cares! 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. And going by my own experiences with old threads, once you have commented on an old thread unintentionally a couple of times, you figure it out and only post to old threads intentionally after that. The cops sided with me as I had made a few reports to them about the incidents. And Ashley (OP) has not been back here since that time, so any further comments are just a waste of time. Note: Concrete pyramids, though effective, are often expensive. So I went to court, showed my documents along with the police reports and they pretty much laughed him out of the court room. Such a soil mix is well-aerated, allowing for deeper grass root development since the roots can penetrate deeper into the soil. To make your lawn inaccessible, you have to block off access to your neighbors driveway. But to me, you can say anything that is honestly your opinion if you do so with some tolerance and respect for the other people on the thread. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Could be a lot of pick up maintenance. He doesn't get to be lazy and drive down her driveway instead. You can paint the fence around your lawn to enhance your curb appeal as well. But if you put large flower pots with big growing plants, then that should be good enough to block the passage. In London, parking on pavements and grass verges is banned unless there is a specific sign saying it is permitted. The rules already given by Houzz to maintain respectful discussion are entirely appropriate and we all agree to those when we become members. 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. Then my co-worker sued and the neighbor went to jail. Most people's responding here are clearly misreading, failing to read, or not understanding the situation posted about. Sometimes, somethings they say grow down there only grow under very limited conditions. And are you referring to all gardeners who do not garden for a living as hobby gardeners? I had a male co-worker who moved and bought a $ million plus house in CA with a shared driveway. I moved into this house in Parklands 2.6 years ago and have constant hassles with my nabour they interfere in every aspect of my property harasses me..I've kept quiet now it is so out of control that they harassing my dogs throwing stones over my wall that my dogs bark and disturb my other nabours, interfere with my tenant tell lies, cause chaos turn tenant against me overload my electricity, burn electrical wires out, tenant dont pay rent now I've made an harassment case against them, eviction case for tenant Everything is out of control. This might be a pricey option but it works really well, especially if youre a big fan of beautifying your lawn. 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. You work hard to make sure your lawn looks nice and tidy. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. This ONE guy was the only one wrecking my yard up! He. Just how much does a kitchen and bath designer know about landscape design?? Life is too short. 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. He now faces a 250,000 legal bill. Also, if youd rather not confront your neighbor, this is also a great passive-aggressive solution. Pretty it up! If not, then you can consider taking the next step which is to make your lawn inaccessible. He has no right, and no good reason to use her driveway. Half of the time people don't even realize they responded to an old thread. 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. 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. Their comment essentially condemned all previous comments and told everyone that their comments were wrong. If that doesnt work, install barriers like hedges, outdoor pots, and lawn rocks to block access. It's comparable to the safety fence discussed earlier as it's also retractable and can be adjusted sideways to the desired width. If he asks about the boulders, just smile, say Arent they pretty and hightail it inside! Neighbour driving on the grass in front of our house, leaving tire marks : ( Does anyone know if we legally own the grass area outside our fence line in front of our house? Add message. 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. I dont want to be those neighbors, but my husband wants to nip this driveway thing in the bud. A while back, we discussed plain white panels that could be pulled all the way open. How to deal with door at grade level and deck installation. Would the council remove this if asked? If it's not your land there is nothing you can personally do about it. You guys must think this neighbor is really stupid. When he returns, he backs up into OUR driveway, and crosses back over the grass median into his driveway.". On the downside, though, it takes lots of time and effort to grow a natural hedge to full maturity. Hell ignore efforts by your HOA. (How Much & Ways to Fix Excess), How Often Should I Aerate Lawn? The next time he sets off your ring camera, I would run out there and flag him down. The driveway and a screenshot of him cutting across. I want to buy my neighbour's grass verge. Their daughter, Elizabeth Williams, said they were "absolutely devastated . One of the most common items that homeowners use to create a barrier around their turfs is driveway rocks like EMSCO GROUP 2373 Granite. Ultimately he had to pay us for damages. I would actually be relieved to have the flexibility to cross over on neighbors side if necessary, with such a tight driveway situation. Im not following you GGal, about the confusion issue. I recently completed on a cottage, the downside is the access into the house on a narrow strip between two grass verges. ._9ZuQyDXhFth1qKJF4KNm8{padding:12px 12px 40px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM,._1JmnMJclrTwTPpAip5U_Hm{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:4px;text-align:left;margin-right:28px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM ._24r4TaTKqNLBGA3VgswFrN{margin-left:6px}._306gA2lxjCHX44ssikUp3O{margin-bottom:32px}._1Omf6afKRpv3RKNCWjIyJ4{font-size:18px;font-weight:500;line-height:22px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:8px}._2Ss7VGMX-UPKt9NhFRtgTz{margin-bottom:24px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP{border-bottom:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:2px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP:last-of-type{border-bottom-width:0}._2qAEe8HGjtHsuKsHqNCa9u{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);padding-bottom:8px;padding-top:8px}.c5RWd-O3CYE-XSLdTyjtI{padding:8px 0}._3whORKuQps-WQpSceAyHuF{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px}._1Qk-ka6_CJz1fU3OUfeznu{margin-bottom:8px}._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-weight:500}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb,._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-size:12px;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb{font-weight:400}.horIoLCod23xkzt7MmTpC{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:#ea0027}._33Iw1wpNZ-uhC05tWsB9xi{margin-top:24px}._2M7LQbQxH40ingJ9h9RslL{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px} The worst thing is it's my sister's stepson cause my sister lives next door. Especially with little kids in the family, it's dangerous. Is It Illegal to Share Electricity With Your Neighbors? He had a lousy neighbor who would occasionally block him in. You evidently dont agree with them. Parking on verges can also obstruct pedestrians from using the footway and be hazardous to other road users, especially if vehicles obstruct entrances, or park on a bend or junction. 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. Or he could alternate weeks. 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. A real hedge means more work but an artificial one would do less maintenance work. Aesthetics is also a bonus especially if you go for themed pots like this rustic whiskey barrel planter. I think Ashley is long gone. 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. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} And your opinion of this particular forum, may be valid. That also comes with critique at times. I have never seen spirea down there? And that is not always a valid assumption. 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. But because of their intimidating design, they can also work on your neighbors or anyone who likes to drive through your lawn or park on your grass. 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. ". When he returns, he backs up into OUR driveway, and crosses back over the grass median into his driveway. That's right! i have seen people not like something in my mom's yard and climb over the 6 foot fence to chop it down. You can either have a real hedge box or you can have an artificial one like AGPL Boxwood Hedge Wall. I'd estimate the width of the strip to be about 4 - 6 inches but could be less also, and the distance between the strips would be between 2.5 to 3 feet for vehicles traveling 20 mph and 25 mph, respectively. While this will involve you spending on different products, it can help ease your mind as they do their job well in deterring people. turn the f***ing things off unless visibility is under 100 yards. It is illegal to drive over grass verges or footpaths unless a dropped kerb,. [g] Anyway - to me its simple. (Doing This Stopped Them), How to Shut Down Your Neighbors Airbnb (Doing This Worked!). But neighbour Matthew Hooton says he has a "licence to maintain and plant on the verge" from his local authority. Keep reading as we will discuss all these further below. such a construction will allow vehicle over-ride whilst minimising loss of grass and rutting, which normally follows, when vehicles park on the grass verges. But you think we all need instruction? Have some from a neighbor's yard overshadowing a pebbled patio and it's a "daily" effort to pick up the shedding leaves. Fencing your property line with something like the Manchester No-Dig Vinyl Fence ensures that you will never have a pesky neighbor to deal with. Put out a sign saying "soft verge". (Best Time to Aerate ), Spike VS Plug Aerator (Which is Best for You? ashley, what happened? You might also enjoy our post on Neighbor Has Too Many Cars at Their House. local council near me stopped this with installing neat wooden poles in the ground only a foot tall look pretty tidy and natural and would stop any would be off roader from managing to muddy up the bridgestones. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/One guy came through there drunk and hit the very obvious rock. I think the OP would soon figure out what kind of advice they would get from each forum. Grass verges often are neglected and are easily driven on. Some municipalities will put up signs and enforce road weight limits. )Continue, While it may seem like a good idea, supplying energy to people outside your household can be tricky and, Read More Is It Illegal to Share Electricity With Your Neighbors?Continue, Tired of looking at your neighbors unkempt lawn? @ GGal - You do recognize my screen name right? 29 replies 3.4K views. There is a grass verge outside our house that is retained by a foot high wall that curves around to abut the three foot high wall that retains our garden. Ashley, any updates? But, I recently read where some states have banned it so op you should check if you plant it. @ WCHopeful - I chose not to ignore the multiple comments made to a poster, that were attempting to monitor the content of the thread. Please help! If confronting your neighbor doesnt work, putting up barriers is the second-best option. If that doesn't work, install barriers like hedges, outdoor pots, and lawn rocks to block access. Using Pole Markers to line your driveway or front yard is a great way to keep cars from driving on your lawn. Because of this I have to drive forward . 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.

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