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. You can paint the fence around your lawn to enhance your curb appeal as well. These things dont get resolved at the speed of an Internet forums wants! /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/One guy came through there drunk and hit the very obvious rock. I'm thinking of reporting them to the agency from whom they rent the property from. You dont have to install a permanent fence either, as there are retractable safety fences available on the market these days. If it is legal, get some boulders delivered (really HEAVY ones) and combine them with landscape design to beautify your property. Parking posts/bollards usually feature reflective color strips painted on them, making the edge of the lawn more noticeable at night, as well as reducing the chances of the driver hitting the posts. 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. It may have been an ongoing issue to you, but it hasnt been for me. I have never seen spirea down there? It doesn't change my comment. Ive been here since 2002, so thats 22 years. These are typically erected at the edge of the lawn and have spiky bases that hook to the ground, thus forming a firm barricade. 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. Good examples of barriers include fences, hedges, driveway guards, parking posts, and rocks. blah blah!" They may not deflate tires, as opposed to installing steel spikes, but they should make your neighbor think twice. Original post was made in July 2020 so thread is now almost 3 years old!! Omg! 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. You can either have a real hedge box or you can have an artificial one like AGPL Boxwood Hedge Wall. When you have someone driving on grass, damage is inevitably incurred. We were thinking of putting rocks out front to stop the neighbours from driving on the grass to use our driveway. Solar lights? The poster is not complaining that her neighbor is driving onto the grass strip. Ive resurrected old threads plenty of times intentionally and unintentionally. A RESIDENT has told how his neighbour keeps trying to stop him from parking on a grass verge by stabbing pegs in the ground. I personally find that stifling. There are several ways to keep your neighbors from driving on your lawn. I have a feeling only big boulders will stop this guy. Keep neighbors from driving on your lawn by politely asking them to stop this behavior. And all this does is serve to confuse the issue. 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. Driving on grass verges is similar to parking as rules vary across the country. 6 March 2021 at 5:40PM edited 6 March 2021 at 5:42PM in House buying, renting & selling. A while back, we discussed plain white panels that could be pulled all the way open. Prairiemoon, the neighbor has a two-car garage. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} 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. There are only a few inches of grass there. While your grass wont die there and then, it will eventually be killed off, especially if your neighbor repeatedly drives through. 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. Next, loosen the rutted soil a bit more before filling in the rut with a soil mix. Ashley, any updates? ._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)} Especially with little kids in the family, it's dangerous.". The last comment was a year ago and there is no reason to revive this thread. We have discovered that our neighbor has a bad habit of cutting across the median of grass between our driveways. Some people just like to use someone elses driveway to get to theirs and if youre sick of that, this strategy would work. All the better, makes for a much easier solution for him and fewer obstacles for the neighbor wanting him to stop using her driveway. Just sayin'. I think Ashley is long gone. The type of soil blend you use will largely determine whether yourproject of repairing ruts in your lawn will be successful or not. And it is your driveway and you are in the right, to want. Y'all discussed this? This is not his verge we own it so removed the stone. I assume that what you are pointing to are experiences youve had posting to this forum. The best barriers to keep cars off lawns are those that are visible enough to offer drivers an early warning, and sturdy/firm enough to stay in position upon contact with a vehicle. This happened to me as well! (Yeah, I know - I'm brilliant. Oh and Grover is right in most places like up here where nandina is beautiful and my mom has some in FL though it is not as pretty down there. Some municipalities will put up signs and enforce road weight limits. And your opinion of this particular forum, may be valid. pbhb Forumite. ashley, what happened? If I were asking for help here, I would certainly want to hear all ideas. In both scenarios it's the council that own the road/ pavement/ grass verge etc. 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. 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. He keeps parking on our grass verge even though they have there own grass verge which is always empty. This might be a pricey option but it works really well, especially if youre a big fan of beautifying your lawn. 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. If so, show the neighbor the damage. Whoever started this thread chose to post it in both the Landscape Design forum and the Home Decorating and Design Dilemma forums. Hell plow through hedges and lighting posts. Many pros on here are the worst offenders or condescending, judgemental and rude comments. But you think we all need instruction? Start with safety cones and if it fails because you have insensitive neighbors who keep running them over, you have other options. A real hedge means more work but an artificial one would do less maintenance work. [How to Use It], How to Make Bermuda Grass Thicker and Greener. ._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} A fence can also add beauty, especially when you have the design you wanted. As a last resort, you can lay down yard spikes to scare them from driving anywhere near your property. So, at the top of the strip where he cuts into your driveway, it seems narrow enough to preclude installing a garden with rocks and solar lights. Using Pole Markers to line your driveway or front yard is a great way to keep cars from driving on your lawn. 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. He doesn't need to park in the street or shift cars around. Noone else does this and indeed we have had a few comments on why does he drive up the verge? It's comparable to the safety fence discussed earlier as it's also retractable and can be adjusted sideways to the desired width. Now got to the stage where he has ruined the grass, just turning it into a muddy mess. Adding solar lights (w/stakes) both beside your sidewalk and both sides of your driveway is a practical upgrade for your new yard. Its illegal to run drive on or park on someone elses lawn, as it amounts to trespassing. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} Unbeknownst to me, until I was about to go to court, a neighbor across the street from me had cameras all over her property and was kind enough to copy them for me. and the women usernames are "gtfo of my lawn a$$hole" (albeit nicer words haha). I wouldn't mind! You might not want to be that kind of neighbor but sometimes, calling the cops will work. Because of this I have to drive forward . 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). She fell backwards and hit her head on the driveway and died. It looks like an extension of our property. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I have asked them nicely not to do it and they still continue to do so. The fork should be positioned at a 45-degree angle to loosen the compacted soil. 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. Then my co-worker sued and the neighbor went to jail. Double points if justice in an ice cream cream cone 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. We do not specifically market to children under 13. 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. You might also enjoy our post on What to Do if Your Neighbor Keeps Cutting Your Grass. And I fail to see the reasoning that because the OP is no longer responding that the topic is a waste of time. You can. I counter sued and he had to fix my front lawn area. Maybe you didn't read my entire comment - my last sentence. "And it is your driveway and you are in the right, to want. Sometimes, somethings they say grow down there only grow under very limited conditions. He tried to sue me. I think maybe Ashley has left the building, and 195 responses later, who could blame her. 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. . 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. Exactly Olychick. You might also enjoy our post on How to Keep Neighbors From Parking in Front of My House. 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 that is not always a valid assumption. 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. Blocking of access can mean several things, such as putting up signs and putting up barriers. yes, they are violating your space, but I stand by what I said before: you catch more flies with honey. Why would that be difficult to just let it go and ignore it? It is also a public footpath and says because it is he can also mow the grass there as well. I suggest you avoid discussions with your neighbor about this issue! Keep neighbors from driving on your lawn by politely asking them to stop this behavior. Damaged Grass Verge Policy Summary 1 This report discusses the problems and issues caused by vehicles parking and driving on grass verges. However last week when one of them was trying to turn around he drove over the grass verge outside my front garden leaving . (Doing This Stopped Them)Continue, Having an Airbnb operating right next door to your home can be frustrating. Its not the first time Ive heard that complaint, though. The cops sided with me as I had made a few reports to them about the incidents. From my point of view, just my own opinion, this kind of heavy handed attempt to control the content to suit how an individual sees the 'value' of threads and posts takes something away from friendly and open discussion. The last thing you need is an inconsiderate neighbor driving across your lawn and messing everything up. LOL.). Every time one parks there let their tyres down. 01/05/2022 08:58. Note: Bright-colored driveway guards are more noticeable, especially at night when the drivers vision may be limited. Their comment essentially condemned all previous comments and told everyone that their comments were wrong. 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. Artificial hedges offer a quicker and cheaper alternative to natural hedges. He. That possibility makes having a conversation about it the most important first step. And Ashley (OP) has not been back here since that time, so any further comments are just a waste of time. However, if they keep ignoring your pleas to keep their vehicles off your lawn, consider taking legal action against them. There may be instances where the person driving through someones yard causes accidental damage to their property. 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? Finally, roll back the sod over the new topsoil mix and reseed any bare spots. So I went to court, showed my documents along with the police reports and they pretty much laughed him out of the court room. In this case, youre totally within your rights to file a police report and sue the individual. We are having this same problem with our neighbors and they know we dont want thrm using out driveway, but they still do. Before you burn bridges with your neighbors, we have some handy tips and ideas to keep cars off your grass. And I am happy to hear that anything that was perceived as disrespectful was not intentional. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} 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. And either it is of interest to me or it isnt and I ignore it and find something else to read. /*# 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} But how do you keep neighbors from driving on your lawn? I just noticed something. But if you put large flower pots with big growing plants, then that should be good enough to block the passage. 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. Adding more comments (and those which added nothing new to the discussion and were directed specifically to the OP) do not add any current value to the discussion and are really just a restatement of previous comments and/or suggestions.
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