I dont see a problem with that at all. 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. 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. ._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} Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. Original post was made in July 2020 so thread is now almost 3 years old!! If the damage has already occurred and you have ruts on your grass, theres no need to despair, as you can still repair the lawn. If it is legal, get some boulders delivered (really HEAVY ones) and combine them with landscape design to beautify your property. It takes just one to raise the dead, but it takes many to keep it alive. " That possibility makes having a conversation about it the most important first step. often park on the grass against the neighbours fence as . The neighbour has now put up notices on his fence stating: 'No parking, privately maintained grass verge' Credit: SnapperSK Steven insists the grass verge is fair game and claims he should be allowed to park where he likes near his home in Tibshelf, Derbyshire. Hell run over a tricycle or throw it aside. I completely understood that. 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. He had a lousy neighbor who would occasionally block him in. If there is no interest in the thread or the new post to it, then no one will respond and that would be that. We put down foam with tire shredders. 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. Steel spikes are illegal since they can hurt people and damage property. A couple who cut a grass verge outside their wealthy neighbour's home for 12 years have been given the land by a judge in a "squatters' rights" ruling following a lengthy court battle. we planted bulbs there which have been destroyed. 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. That's a heavy story thougha cautionary tale of how things can escalate. Welcome to the internet. While pole markers can protect your lawn and its also affordable too, it may not look appealing. @Ashley. 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. I think Howard's suggestion to try to see if the city planning department can weigh in on it is worthwhile. We have discovered that our neighbor has a bad habit of cutting across the median of grass between our driveways. .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} He got upset but it's our property and there are signs. 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). 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. They'll get the message eventually. I highlighted her name, but if she did not sign up for notices from Houzz, she will probably never see this. Most people's responding here are clearly misreading, failing to read, or not understanding the situation posted about. Here is what she said: "When his sons car is blocking him in, rather than asking his son to move the car, he cuts through the grass & uses our driveway to bypass said car. 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. Thank you for pointing that out. As a last resort, you can lay down yard spikes to scare them from driving anywhere near your property. She is not concerned about her neighbor driving onto her little strip of grass, which would be a minor inconvenience. Now he is proving a point by driving up the verges. 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. Is this an attempt to start 'making rules' about what and when posts should be made? Then my co-worker sued and the neighbor went to jail. We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content. So I went to court, showed my documents along with the police reports and they pretty much laughed him out of the court room. When you have someone driving on grass, damage is inevitably incurred. Grass verges often are neglected and are easily driven on. Option 7 - Pave Existing Verge Leave the 2 cars in the driveway when things are going smoothly in their lives and park it on the street, when they're having a particularly stressful week. It also adds an aesthetic appeal to your property. Their comment essentially condemned all previous comments and told everyone that their comments were wrong. I just noticed something. This just seems like sort of a trivial problem, honestly. I personally find that stifling. Copyright 2023 Lawn Model | Powered by [Chris Wheeler, 7 Best Barriers to Keep Cars off Grass + Stop Parking on Lawn, What to do if your neighbor keeps driving over your Lawn, Grass Turning Yellow Causes + Fixes to Turn it Green, When to Apply Grub Control: Best Timing to Put Down Grub Killer, Does Soapy Water Kill Lawn Fungus? He tried to sue me. Netted driveway guards are usually sold in multiple color variations to suit different outdoor design aesthetics. My problem with planting anything tall or that gets large in that median is that people like that neighbor tend to get hostile. I'm sorry, but I thought this was intended to be forums where friendly discussion on all things garden was the goal? A trucker will generally change their behavior if they get a $250+ fine for violating a road weight restriction. Often these new, late comments are ignored just by virtue of the fact that the original thread is so old. Some neighbors would even park on someones lawn without thinking that its unacceptable. Double points if justice in an ice cream cream cone They also took the time to, years later, tell basically all previous commenters how wrong they were for commenting. This means Yard Blogger may earn a commission should you make a purchase using any of our links. There are several ways to keep your neighbors from driving on your lawn. The rules already given by Houzz to maintain respectful discussion are entirely appropriate and we all agree to those when we become members. While Keep off the Grass signs are popular, people tend to ignore them, but not if you choose a classy sign like the SmartSign Stay Off Grass Sign with Stake. I would think that would be enough. 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 cost of pavers isn't always "significantly" higher than concrete which cracks. This should be the last option for you as it can easily strain your relationship with your neighbor. 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. Erecting a fence like XCEL Fencealong the perimeter of your yard is one of the most effective ways of keeping cars from veering off into your lawn. 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? I dont have the answer to that. Or he could alternate weeks. It may have been an ongoing issue to you, but it hasnt been for me. A while back, we discussed plain white panels that could be pulled all the way open. Despite its origination date, people have continued to react to the post and I chose to do that today. I have never seen spirea down there? If there is a dropped kerb, you may be permitted to. Thoughts on handling this neighbor/situation? The gardeners here who post are all adults and capable of making their own decisions about when and what to post. 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. The last comment was a year ago and there is no reason to revive this thread. 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. So, very appropriate to alert someone to that fact. Was. Some homeowners use Sunnyglade Safety Cones and line them up on the driveway. Every time one parks there let their tyres down. There may be instances where the person driving through someones yard causes accidental damage to their property. Whats more, you can paint the strips to a shade of your liking to build upon your curb appeal. Parking on grass verges is generally not allowed Credit: Alamy. But, the neighbor is too lazy to do that. 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. (How Much & Ways to Fix Excess), How Often Should I Aerate Lawn? You evidently dont agree with them. Our living room is driving me crazy. That doesnt limit the input you get to professionals. 29 replies 3.4K views. Press J to jump to the feed. Planting another taller solar post -- perhaps with a pair of brackets for hanging potted plants and/or planting shrubs -- in your half of the green "v" between the driveways by the garage is totally a normal thing for a new home owner to want to do. Half of the time people don't even realize they responded to an old thread. Note: Concrete pyramids, though effective, are often expensive. This forum is anything but friendly. If that doesnt work, install barriers like hedges, outdoor pots, and lawn rocks to block access. ashley, what happened? 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. Hedges like Patio Paradise are a great option for barricading your turf against intruding vehicles, as well as improving your yard privacy. I, personally, would rather be passive-aggressive and plant bushes/build a fence or something . And Ashley (OP) has not been back here since that time, so any further comments are just a waste of time. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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. Some people would even park in a spot that doesnt belong to them worse, they could be blocking your driveway. And I am happy to hear that anything that was perceived as disrespectful was not intentional. Her slug of a neighbor should move the car that's blocking him or park one of his cars elsewhere. And if youve worked so hard to maintain your lawn, that can be a really big problem. Heres a complete breakdown of 7 of the best barriers that you can use to barricade and demarcate your lawn area to keep cars off your lawn. All the better, makes for a much easier solution for him and fewer obstacles for the neighbor wanting him to stop using her driveway. What is the issue about confusion? Landscape design forum - I would assume gardeners and professionals gravitate to that forum and try to offer advice. In many cases, the issue being discussed is specific the OP and their situation. 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. 10 bus . 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. This sends the traffic over our natures strip. To make your lawn inaccessible, you have to block off access to your neighbors driveway. and I had similar problems down there. Once bitten, twice shy, as the saying goes. That's right! If not, what did y'all decide to do? 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. 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. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. But if youre not keen about how your property should look, then pole markers will do. You might not want to be that kind of neighbor but sometimes, calling the cops will work. That's the beauty of the internet. You guys must think this neighbor is really stupid. ), Disadvantages of Mulching Grass (Best Way to Mulch). He now faces a 250,000 legal bill. Why does Houzz place them in that way? Now that the leaves are gone, we really need something for light control in the morning and privacy at night (the trees have us covered much of the year). Bookmark. He tried to sue me! I counter sued and he had to fix my front lawn area. As a last resort, you can lay down yard spikes to scare them from driving anywhere near your property. Also, if youd rather not confront your neighbor, this is also a great passive-aggressive solution. Required fields are marked *. Ive been here since 2002, so thats 22 years. Our sons neighbour is driving us mad. I think some of the recent comments have not read the OP carefully. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} Keep neighbors from driving on your lawn by politely asking them to stop this behavior. him to stop using it. 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. These are usually placed on the lawn to deter animal pests from destroying vegetation but work great for scaring neighbors vehicles away. They're not daytime running lights, there's a difference, you may find a clue in the name. yes, they are violating your space, but I stand by what I said before: you catch more flies with honey. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. 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. I don't get it - do we have hall monitors here? You can talk to your neighbor and let them know how you dont like them crossing over your property line. Lining boulders in your driveway not only serve as a deterrent for inconsiderate neighbors who love to drive on your lawn. Just make sure you are fencing along your property lines to avoid more disputes. Stuart J, Advocate Category: UK Law Satisfied Customers: 29,522 Experience: High street practice 30 years. That makes this a much more serious issue if I were her. 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. Parking is one of the reasons for neighbor disputes. i think it is so rude to think/assume you are entitled to our drivway. Thanks for sharing your opinions! When installing parking posts around the perimeter of your yard, ensure theyre close enough (no more than 2-feet apart) such that cars cant pass through the spaces between them. Maybe you didn't read my entire comment - my last sentence. "And it is your driveway and you are in the right, to want. Oh and in answer to . (Doing This Stopped Them), How to Shut Down Your Neighbors Airbnb (Doing This Worked!). I guess the point is that after all this time your opinion isnt needed or helpful or even an original solution. Omg! He doesn't get to be lazy and drive down her driveway instead. He keeps parking on our grass verge even though they have there own grass verge which is always empty. Especially with little kids in the family, it's dangerous.". [How to Use It], How to Make Bermuda Grass Thicker and Greener. ._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)} In cases where no footway has been constructed alongside the metalled road, the verge enables pedestrians to proceed with greater safety than they would on the metalled road. 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. A subreddit for stories of annoying neighbors. Noone else does this and indeed we have had a few comments on why does he drive up the verge? If you dont want to maintain a full-fledged landscaped lawn, you can simply go for hedge boxes to put along your driveway. But if she could plant Spirea i think her neighbor would throw a fit! For shallow ruts that are no more than four inches deep, loosen the compacted soil by prying it with a spade fork. (Yeah, I know - I'm brilliant. The fork should be positioned at a 45-degree angle to loosen the compacted soil. A real hedge means more work but an artificial one would do less maintenance work. Artificial hedges offer a quicker and cheaper alternative to natural hedges. When he returns, he backs up into OUR driveway, and crosses back over the grass median into his driveway. Countryside roads tend to be less strict about verge parking as established car parks are fewer and further between. He has no right, and no good reason to use her driveway. It looks like an extension of our property. I found these copper panels at pier 1 and thought they were interesting. Which is the best thing at that point. And that is not always a valid assumption. The once beautiful green verge can turn into an unsightly muddy mess in winter or after heavy rain, ruining the grass and the view. And your opinion of this particular forum, may be valid. But how do you keep neighbors from driving on your lawn? Or that the original person who posted never replied etc. Personal attacks are not allowed under HOUZZ forum guidelines. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Keep neighbors from driving on your lawn by politely asking them to stop this behavior. 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. I got tired of repairing the grass every week, so I went and found myself a HUGE rock that took four guys to carry to my house, put it right on the edge of my property and the road. If your neighbor does this and you dont like how unsightly the grass verge can become if it gets run over repeatedly, you can also stop it when you block access to your driveway. You need to speak to them to make it clear the previous arrangement is over as you need to use the drive whilst you figure out what to do with the verge as it isn't suitable for parking on at the moment and your car has been damaged whilst parked there. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have often been glad that someone added a comment to an old thread if it answers a question I have. How do I stop people parking on a grass verge? That also comes with critique at times. This happened to me as well! Finally, roll back the sod over the new topsoil mix and reseed any bare spots. Please refer to our full affiliate disclosure policy for full details. I want to buy my neighbour's grass verge. Would the council remove this if asked? So we basically just disagree on the subject. If that's a problem for you, then I suggest you simply disengage from it. Perhaps, gardeners who have training and see things in a certain way, object to the amateur input. As for the different forums. Unless of course, your neighbor is too inconsiderate to even bother and would just dart through destroying all the pots. 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. The land is often public property, with maintenance usually being a municipal responsibility.Some municipal authorities, however, require that abutting property owners . Just how much does a kitchen and bath designer know about landscape design?? While this will involve you spending on different products, it can help ease your mind as they do their job well in deterring people. It's not enough to landscape and if you put lights or whatever in it, you run the risk of hemming both of yourselves into a tight space. Its comparable to the safety fence discussed earlier as its also retractable and can be adjusted sideways to the desired width. 10 February 2021 at 4:10PM Pool has it nailed. And just a side note I've noticed the a lot of the male usernames on here are all "who cares! If you feel the thread is dead, why do you post to chastise the person who posted a new response and keep it going? I live in a nice little close, where every house has a private driveway and most have garages. This ONE guy was the only one wrecking my yard up! When his son's car is blocking him in, rather than asking his so to move the car, he cuts through the grass & uses our driveway to bypass said car. Life is too short. 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. Sometimes people post things that hit a nerve and you get a bazillion replies that are all over the place. If one of his cars is blocking another of his cars in his driveway, it is his responsibility to move it. Its also possible for some inconsiderate neighbors to use your lawn to access their own driveway. Because of this I have to drive forward . Its possible shes read them all, is discussing with her partner and checking with HOA. We thought the white felt a little cold/sterile (especially behind the red chair), so I've been looking at other options. If my neighbor keeps driving over my lawn,I would choose this option. You might also enjoy our post on What to Do if Your Neighbor Keeps Cutting Your Grass. I'd feel different if he was parking in your driveway or blocking you. 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). Hell ignore efforts by your HOA. How to Avoid Talking to Neighbors When You Dont Feel Like It, Neighbors Rooster Wont Shut Up (Doing This Might Help), Neighbor Going Through My Trash! The neighbor is using her driveway, not just her portion of the grass. Usually, homeowners will put some barriers on their side of the grass verge so that nobody can drive through it. Having a surveillance camera can provide you with evidence as to who keeps destroying your lawn with their cars. Making your lawn inaccessible is a good strategy to ensure youre protecting your property. Yard spikes placed on the lawn are usually done so to deter animal pests like raccoons from destroying vegetation. These are typically erected at the edge of the lawn and have spiky bases that hook to the ground, thus forming a firm barricade. 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.