How to handle request from new neighbors
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Need advise on how to handle a problem w/neighbor n garden
Comments (21)Pj, how would I get it between the fences where the problem is, lol? I think its nice looking. Thanks to that link I know know what my favorite hummingbird plant is. Salvia greggii, probably spelled that wrong, lol. I wanted to put a border in on that side since its near the water hose but I don't have that much time to weed as it is and the two fences are an eyesore. With the chainlink gone and both sides planted in a perrenial border the weeds wouldn't have room to grow, lol. I wish my yard looked like his. It looks like better homes and gardens over there. He and his wife are retired and he works in the yard day and night. Its really beautiful. I wanted to put up the privacy fence so I could put a planting border all the way around like he did but then I will have 3 fences to deal with if he won't take his down. I am on the downhill side so anything I put goes into my own yard, lol. I could probably carefully spray roundup but I would feel bad if it got into his beds. They are out of town right now but when he gets back I will talk to him again. Maybe when the time comes that I can do the fence he will agree. I know he is worried about his tiny dogs but who would move in and take down a proffesionally installed wood fence if I ever had to leave? Lol. I have all raised beds because of the poor soil here and invading grass. Its much easier to weed. If you can make raised beds it will protect your roses from any runoff I would think. There is grass killer that isn't supposed to harm plants and thats what he uses in his beds so maybe you can suggest a different control method to your neighbor. I bought some but it doesn't work very well on whatever kind of thick grass looking weed that is growing in between the fences and only comes in small spray bottles so its not cheap to do the whole fence line but seems effective in flower beds. Good luck to you and I hope the raised beds is the solution you are looking for....See MoreHow to Handle Issue with Neighbor's Fence
Comments (6)Have you met these folks at all? Here's what I would do. I would start out by saying you don't have a big problem but you just wanted to confirm where the ppty line is and who actually owns the fence. Just so they don't see you as someone with a big gripe. You do have a bit of a gripe, but it's very important at this stage that they don't see you as a griper. :-] Then say, we noticed you have dogs and of course we have dogs also, and they seem to bark at each other so we are glad the fence is there. But we're not sure who's responsibility it is to maintain it and some boards are coming off and we're concerned about the dogs. It's not really your responsibility at all to maintain someone else's fence, but obviously you have a stake in it. I would not offer to pay for anything right away. See what they say first. If they get right on it, let them do it. If they seem hesitant, you can say, well, maybe it wouldn't be an issue if we weren't your new neighbors with new dogs, and we're benefitting from having the fence there too, so if we can help out with the cost, we're willing to do that. If we can talk ahead of time about the actual cost. Cost will vary a lot depending on whether they fix it themselves and just buy lumber, or have a cheap or expensive contractor come in. So I wouldn't flat out offer to pay for half (or any specific amount) before you know what it's going to cost. Whenever I'm talking to someone I just met, I always take things slow and try to make sure my attitude and intentions come across as positive. Good luck and keep us posted....See MoreLayout Advice requested from newbie, on new home
Comments (13)Here's a possibility... It has... Two DWs, one on either side of the main sink. I really think it's better to have the DWs nearby b/c even if you plan to put different things in different DWs(like prep tools in one & dinner dishes in the other), inevitably things will be put in the "wrong" DW and then you have to run around finding things and/or putting them in the right place. If you want to use one for prep, the one on the left is still in the prep zone. The sink is no longer the first thing you see when guests come in from the Foyer, you will see the range, but if you get a nice hood it can actually be a plus that that's what you see first. Flow goes: From garage w/groceries to pantries & refrigerator From refrigerator & pantries to prep at the island/prep sink counter b/w sink & range (could also use b/w refrigerator & sink as additional prep)MW (reheat, cook frozen veggies, etc.) From prep to range or oven or MW From range or oven to either Breakfast Nook or island From island or BN to cleanup sink & DWs or refrigerator (leftovers) From DWs to being put away MW is next to the refrigerator and both are in the kitchen area but also on the perimeter where snackers can come through w/o interfering with the work being done in the kitchen Are you a baker? The corner and to the right would make an excellent baking center since it's so close to the wall oven and it has a deep corner for storing your mixer. There at at least 3 zones for prepping and cooking: b/w refrigerator & main sink b/w main sink & range on island...could actually accommodate 2 or 3 prepping/cooking b/c of its size! There's plenty of seating space for children & their friends or for just sitting around. Plenty of room for homework or projects on the island Still have a 48" range w/54" hood (the recommendation is that hoods be at least 6" wider than the cooking surface) 15" overhang on the island for seating I Moved the island north slightly so the island seats are completely out of the major traffic thoroughfare b/w the mudroom & the rest of the house. You still have a 48" to 51" aisle b/w the island and wall run of cabinets. 48" built-in or counter depth refrigerator. If it's counter depth, I recommend a finished end panel on the exposed end and a full depth (24") cabinet above the refrigerator. I think that's it....See MorePlease advise on how to handle one-gallon new roses
Comments (36)Sheila, I can check my Amazon account to find the company's name. While I am sure it is the culprit, this is "virgin" soil (un- landscaped) and similar to Ingrid's in that it is essentially void organic matter, which also is why it is recommended that the soil in planting areas/holes be amended. There was nothing living in my soil visible to the naked eye, and the grubs were isolated to only the beds where this stuff was applied....oh and the one pot that I threw the last bits of it in against even my better judgment. Many people have had great success with worm castings. Honestly, I need to contact the company and complain about the product. It could be a fluke that was contained ...I just do not know, but I would hate to post something "online" that could potentially tarnish the overall reputation of a specific company due to my experience.... if that makes sense? I too wouldn't dare plant anything without amending the soil.. in the hole or planting bed. Now it will be as it always has been, compost... aged manure... etc. Lynn...See MoreTony2Toes
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