._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} Their comment essentially condemned all previous comments and told everyone that their comments were wrong. That is the way these stale threads become resurrected in the first place!! When you put a sign about the existence of a security cam, it also makes some people uncomfortable and they might decide against crossing your property line. You can also angle your netted driveway guard like Sunnyglade around the corners of your yard by installing sticks onto the ground for the guard to press against. Though at least up here, never saw babies. They also took the time to, years later, tell basically all previous commenters how wrong they were for commenting. Normal body weight wouldn't crush the foam but a car will. Ashley has actually replied many times in this thread with additional info and liking some comments. Thanks for sharing your opinions! We moved into our home about 2.5 weeks ago. It also adds an aesthetic appeal to your property. Perhaps, you're not in a position to have multiple cars in the family and be forced to have to keep moving them, but, I can say that only having had a single driveway like that once and remembering the experience of having to get up and go move the car at the drop of a hat, was annoying enough, that the next time we looked for a place to live, we took the driveway into consideration. It is illegal to drive over grass verges or footpaths unless a dropped kerb,. However, if they keep ignoring your pleas to keep their vehicles off your lawn, consider taking legal action against them. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Its comparable to the safety fence discussed earlier as its also retractable and can be adjusted sideways to the desired width. One man had a vine on my hedge, his renters planted it there, with his permission, killed most of the hedge and many antique roses, spraying poison on it. You don't notice it's an old one. Sometimes, somethings they say grow down there only grow under very limited conditions. What is the issue about confusion? 6 March 2021 at 5:40PM edited 6 March 2021 at 5:42PM in House buying, renting & selling. Some homeowners use Sunnyglade Safety Cones and line them up on the driveway. Because they think that all their old content is valuable to them as a garden discussion website, I would assume. Especially after you already got a response from NmgKB that indicated that he saw a reason to respond and was content to do so, but that you didn't need to follow along if you weren't interested. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You may also find using traffic cones like theSunnyglade Collapsible Traffic Coneswork really well too. 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. Before you burn bridges with your neighbors, we have some handy tips and ideas to keep cars off your grass. That makes this a much more serious issue if I were her. A fence can also add beauty, especially when you have the design you wanted. 1. Hi Houzz friends, We've been focused over the last month or so trying to figure out the best window covering in here. Speaking only for me, I value amiable relationships with my neighbor more than I would value him driving over that tiny little strip of land. Option 7 - Pave Existing Verge Like hostas i rarely saw, and pointsettia i saw exactly once in over 40 years. But I would guess that this is something the neighbor has done for a long time with either the previous owner's permission or their indifference. pbhb Forumite. I want to buy my neighbour's grass verge. Some people dont t realize they have replied to an old thread and lowly wasted their time. Your email address will not be published. Ive resurrected old threads plenty of times intentionally and unintentionally. Hell ignore efforts by your HOA. And it is your driveway and you are in the right, to want. yes, they are violating your space, but I stand by what I said before: you catch more flies with honey. However last week when one of them was trying to turn around he drove over the grass verge outside my front garden leaving . They may not deflate tires, as opposed to installing steel spikes, but they should make your neighbor think twice. Would the council remove this if asked? And that is not always a valid assumption. A real hedge means more work but an artificial one would do less maintenance work. Do you think I should? I wouldn't consider apologizing the the neighbor for their illegal and rude actions. 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If that's a problem for you, then I suggest you simply disengage from it. I dont want to be those neighbors, but my husband wants to nip this driveway thing in the bud. Once bitten, twice shy, as the saying goes. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. A natural hedge made of trees and shrubs forms a firm barrier to keep off vehicles, while simultaneously adding a touch of Mother Natures beauty into your yard. The rules already given by Houzz to maintain respectful discussion are entirely appropriate and we all agree to those when we become members. Just how much does a kitchen and bath designer know about landscape design?? Real landscape rocks boast a natural aesthetic that blends in nicely with surrounding lawns and gardens. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Someone else can come along and have the same issue and gain something from the old thread coming up. often park on the grass against the neighbours fence as . I thought a track rod system (http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/70188683/) might be a good option, so we went to ikea and got what we needed. People find these threads through google search sometimes, or houzz brings them up in the recommended list. could drive over the grass to exit their drive. Get a big planter or preferably a big rock or two and put it there. He has no right, and no good reason to use her driveway. And either it is of interest to me or it isnt and I ignore it and find something else to read. Oh and in answer to . I had one that was over 8 ft round! When he returns, he backs up into OUR driveway, and crosses back over the grass median into his driveway. It may have been an ongoing issue to you, but it hasnt been for me. I, personally, would rather be passive-aggressive and plant bushes/build a fence or something . I assume that what you are pointing to are experiences youve had posting to this forum. Usually, homeowners will put some barriers on their side of the grass verge so that nobody can drive through it. Wrong placement for the bamboo. 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. There is a strip of grass at the front of my house between my property boundary and the road. Whether you just dont want anyone driving through your driveway or you want to maintain the lush grass verge, here are some product recommendations to check out. And Ashley (OP) has not been back here since that time, so any further comments are just a waste of time. The overgrown mess is our wall which we would remove and finish off the driveway, behind that covered in snow is the grass verge. Countryside roads tend to be less strict about verge parking as established car parks are fewer and further between. You are not the neighbor from hell for wanting your property and the surrounding area to look nice and not trashy. We were thinking of putting rocks out front to stop the neighbours from driving on the grass to use our driveway. You can paint the fence around your lawn to enhance your curb appeal as well. In fact, many of the so-called pros that respond to the gardening or landscaping questions have no more expertise in these matters than any of the hobby gardeners that may respond. There are only a few inches of grass there. Also, I would hope I had other things to do beside watching neighbors comings and goings, 24/7 - on camera! Former Senior Partner Verified Grass verges often are neglected and are easily driven on. After lawenforcement arrive stones fly still over my wall, police arrive stones still fly over my wall, my dogs is under stress barks now for everything What else can I do they just do what they want..I cant sleep dogs bark my work is suffering..I'm always tired and tired of all this drama..where I've done nothing wrong Karin. We thought the white felt a little cold/sterile (especially behind the red chair), so I've been looking at other options. Push the spade fork back and forth until youve raised the earth and the sod above it up to about an inch above the rest. 10 February 2021 at 4:10PM Note: Concrete pyramids, though effective, are often expensive. If your neighbor thinks their vehicle may get damaged, theyll usually avoid driving anywhere near there (check with your city whether this is allowed). Some people just like to use someone elses driveway to get to theirs and if youre sick of that, this strategy would work. A trucker will generally change their behavior if they get a $250+ fine for violating a road weight restriction. How to deal with door at grade level and deck installation. You can also put decorative pots with plants or flowers on the side of your driveway. Lining boulders in your driveway not only serve as a deterrent for inconsiderate neighbors who love to drive on your lawn. I suggest you avoid discussions with your neighbor about this issue! 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The sharp spikes will instantly deflate vehicle tires upon contact. If so, show the neighbor the damage. Theyre also too heavy to be easily moved out of place. Do note, while we always aim to give you accurate product info at the point of publication, unfortunately price and terms of products and deals can always be changed by the provider afterwards, so double check first. If your neighbors inconsiderate driving has caused property damage, its smart to have a decent security system like a Ring Video Doorbell or Outdoor Security Cameras to catch them red-handed. 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. The person who revived the thread didnt like anyone saying it was old. Often these new, late comments are ignored just by virtue of the fact that the original thread is so old. 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. People can comment however they want on this forum and do all the time. Stuart J, Advocate Category: UK Law Satisfied Customers: 29,522 Experience: High street practice 30 years. Either way, he has no business and no right to use her driveway as if it were his own. That way, your neighbor would think twice about driving through. The last thing you need is an inconsiderate neighbor driving across your lawn and messing everything up. Marcus Heaney, 50, spent four years fighting Hilary and Edward Kirkby over the ownership of a grass verge outside their homes in Thorp Arch, North Yorkshire. 29 replies 3.4K views. If that doesn't work, install barriers like hedges, outdoor pots, and lawn rocks to block access. The neighbor has his own driveway, and that's the only driveway he should be using. 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. Note: Bright-colored driveway guards are more noticeable, especially at night when the drivers vision may be limited. Double points if justice in an ice cream cream cone The Kante Outdoor Planter is a heavy-duty solution thats sure to prevent anyone from driving across your lawn anytime soon. Interesting that you took the time to critique my comment then suggest people shouldnt do that very same thing. 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. @ WCHopeful - I chose not to ignore the multiple comments made to a poster, that were attempting to monitor the content of the thread. Your email address will not be published. This is not his verge we own it so removed the stone. That doesnt limit the input you get to professionals. But if youre not keen about how your property should look, then pole markers will do. Driving through someones yard is not a crime, but is considered a civil matter in most jurisdictions. And just a side note I've noticed the a lot of the male usernames on here are all "who cares! Just make sure you are fencing along your property lines to avoid more disputes. If youre lucky enough, your neighbor will realize that he/she was in the wrong and wont ever do it again. Have you guys managed to talk to neighbor about it? /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} Both driveways are designed in such a way that parking cars and blocking people in and having to go out and move cars, is completely inevitable. They're not daytime running lights, there's a difference, you may find a clue in the name. He doesn't need to park in the street or shift cars around. the parked vehicle they regularly have to drive over the grass verge. It ripped his front bumper off and damaged his right headlight. I enjoy being able to look out the front of my house and not into someone else's living room, but increasingly this. I highlighted her name, but if she did not sign up for notices from Houzz, she will probably never see this. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Hedge boxes are somewhat pricey but it will definitely get your message across. We already had to ask him to stop with his 4th of July fireworks, and now this. My house faces a grass verge that runs alongside a neighbour's fence. an alternative solution would be to excavate the verge to 3 foot depth , backfill with something very soft/hollow (empty boxes) , then grass over. Noone else does this and indeed we have had a few comments on why does he drive up the verge? 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. These things dont get resolved at the speed of an Internet forums wants! ), Disadvantages of Mulching Grass (Best Way to Mulch). This post contains affiliate links. AKA: there's no reason to be a total jerk about it, unless you want to make things super awkward every time you bump into each other. If that doesnt work, install barriers like hedges, outdoor pots, and lawn rocks to block access. I'm thinking of reporting them to the agency from whom they rent the property from. Yesterday, this happend again, a construction truck (doing the work on the house opposit) blocked the street, and another drove on our lawn which left a deep tyre marks on the natures strip. Verges are known by dozens of other names, often quite regional; see Terminology below.. As for the different forums. What stands out for me, about a million replies in now, is that we all value different things.differently.
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