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! I have attached photos for reference. If one of his cars is blocking another of his cars in his driveway, it is his responsibility to move it. Former Senior Partner Verified That makes this a much more serious issue if I were her. I dont want to be those neighbors, but my husband wants to nip this driveway thing in the bud. Omg! That's a heavy story thougha cautionary tale of how things can escalate. It gets expensive trying to fill in holes, rake and reseed every dang week. If not, ignore it. 29 replies 3.4K views. We are having this same problem with our neighbors and they know we dont want thrm using out driveway, but they still do. That is something that affects me as I try to post here on GW. Their daughter, Elizabeth Williams, said they were "absolutely devastated . These are usually placed on the lawn to deter animal pests from destroying vegetation but work great for scaring neighbors vehicles away. poollivingthedreamnow suggests you go ahead and do your improvements to your new yard without any conversation with the neighbor -- agree with that wholeheartedly. Verges are known by dozens of other names, often quite regional; see Terminology below.. we planted bulbs there which have been destroyed. Noone else does this and indeed we have had a few comments on why does he drive up the verge? 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. He now faces a 250,000 legal bill. If confronting your neighbor doesnt work, putting up barriers is the second-best option. 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. These are typically erected at the edge of the lawn and have spiky bases that hook to the ground, thus forming a firm barricade. Unless of course, your neighbor is too inconsiderate to even bother and would just dart through destroying all the pots. This is not his verge we own it so removed the stone. 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. like isaid before be passive aggressive as last resort. And if youve worked so hard to maintain your lawn, that can be a really big problem. We had a neighbor like this. I enjoy being able to look out the front of my house and not into someone else's living room, but increasingly this. Ashley has actually replied many times in this thread with additional info and liking some comments. 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I don't get it - do we have hall monitors here? 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. And I fail to see the reasoning that because the OP is no longer responding that the topic is a waste of time. She has only posted 2 questions on this forum. The person who revived the thread didnt like anyone saying it was old. You can either use real rocks or artificial boulders, typically made of fiberglass. At Jacksons we provide products that will take back your green verge and keep vehicles wheels firmly on the road. 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. yes, they are violating your space, but I stand by what I said before: you catch more flies with honey. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/One guy came through there drunk and hit the very obvious rock. On a landscape design forum - meant for all comers, many gardeners without expertise, feel free to simply offer an opinion. To me, it seems like the developer tried to squeeze in both driveways in as little space as possible and the strip was meant as a dividing line. So, very appropriate to alert someone to that fact. Steel spikes are illegal since they can hurt people and damage property. Often these new, late comments are ignored just by virtue of the fact that the original thread is so old. 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Add message. 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. Is this an attempt to start 'making rules' about what and when posts should be made? 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. If my neighbor keeps driving over my lawn,I would choose this option. Could be a lot of pick up maintenance. 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. He tried to sue me! And either it is of interest to me or it isnt and I ignore it and find something else to read. Bold. 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. 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. Keep neighbors from driving on your lawn by politely asking them to stop this behavior. All the better, makes for a much easier solution for him and fewer obstacles for the neighbor wanting him to stop using her driveway. If so, show the neighbor the damage. turn the f***ing things off unless visibility is under 100 yards. 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. Thanks for sharing your opinions! 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. Sometimes, that works; other times it wont. 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. I wouldn't consider apologizing the the neighbor for their illegal and rude actions. Finally, roll back the sod over the new topsoil mix and reseed any bare spots. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Can You Put Too Much Lime on Lawn? him to stop using it. ._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} And your opinion of this particular forum, may be valid. 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. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} [g] Anyway - to me its simple. We live on a very small country lane and so the workmen have been parking opposite my house in a small lay-by. But if she could plant Spirea i think her neighbor would throw a fit! How to deal with door at grade level and deck installation. Especially with little kids in the family, it's dangerous.". If youre looking for some passive-aggressive suggestions to protect your lawn, this article is for you. Why does Houzz place them in that way? Before you burn bridges with your neighbors, we have some handy tips and ideas to keep cars off your grass. All I know is that it isnt easy. Our sons neighbour is driving us mad. blah blah!" I think maybe Ashley has left the building, and 195 responses later, who could blame her. FOG LIGHTS!!!! It looks like an extension of our property. The only confusion I see, is when someone clicks on a link that Houzz has intentionally put adjacent to a new thread that they have not noticed is an old thread. Either way, he has no business and no right to use her driveway as if it were his own. and I had similar problems down there. However, remember to check with your area authorities before installing parking posts along the edge of your lawn, as its illegal to do so in some places. Whats more, theyre usually easy to assemble and disassemble, more so those that come in a boxwood design. 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. Grass verges often are neglected and are easily driven on. Netted driveway guards are usually sold in multiple color variations to suit different outdoor design aesthetics. Next, loosen the rutted soil a bit more before filling in the rut with a soil mix. My Neighbor Doesnt Mow His Lawn (Do This to Make Him! But - if we want it to be a friendly place to come to - how is that going to happen? ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} Though at least up here, never saw babies. (Best Time to Aerate ), Spike VS Plug Aerator (Which is Best for You? One of the most common items that homeowners use to create a barrier around their turfs is driveway rocks like EMSCO GROUP 2373 Granite. Or that the original person who posted never replied etc. You might also enjoy our post on How to Keep Neighbors From Parking in Front of My House. Its possible shes read them all, is discussing with her partner and checking with HOA. Some homeowners use Sunnyglade Safety Cones and line them up on the driveway. @ GGal - You do recognize my screen name right? 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. A trucker will generally change their behavior if they get a $250+ fine for violating a road weight restriction. I have asked them nicely not to do it and they still continue to do so. The constant flow of strangers, loud, Read More How to Shut Down Your Neighbors Airbnb (Doing This Worked! Keep reading as we will discuss all these further below. I think Ashley is long gone. 01/05/2022 08:58. Yard Blogger provides practical tips and friendly expert advice on everything relating to your home and yard. Have you guys managed to talk to neighbor about it? A sneaky option that quickly deters neighbors from driving on your lawn is laying down yard spikes like the Toopify Yard Spike Mat on Amazon. I've been a member here for more than 25 years and this has always been an ongoing issue. I understand different people feel differently. 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. If it's your land, a nice post and chain fence. 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. 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. If not, then you can consider taking the next step which is to make your lawn inaccessible. And just a side note I've noticed the a lot of the male usernames on here are all "who cares! It happens. 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. 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. I have a feeling if you put in anything less than boulders, your neighbor will run right over your blocker. 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. Countryside roads tend to be less strict about verge parking as established car parks are fewer and further between. Artificial hedges offer a quicker and cheaper alternative to natural hedges. Unless they enjoy damaging their car, itll stop them. 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