garjobo wrote:
Thank you for the continued replies, didnt really want to drag this
one out..but..

Im still disappointed re gabion walls then..agree totally trees etc
would be a cheaper solution and look better..but, the 7ft im talking
about is at the back garden, side of the house - a narrowish strip. So
its on concrete. I cant chisel away, foundations of house/and also
we're on a lot of clay.

I have tried a raised bed, growing hedges ..i can grow hedges ok but i
dont think they will reduce much. I would love a couple of trees..but
cement and too narrow to be honest. - advice welcome? type of tree
doesnt need much soil???

To answer previous question, in a way Yes neighbours do stand on one
spot - their garage is part of the dividing wall and conservatory
hence the area between the two means they often/all the time when the
sun shines! are there chatting loudly!!! away...just a few notches
below - like most 'normal people would naturally do' and wouldnt have
a problem. They are the type who seem to like you to listen 'we are
here/ we exist' type people. Annoying.

Any other thoughts welcome. There area does echo , the
garage/consveratory area.

In comes Spring and i dredd it, i cant go our into my garden without
listening to their inane chatter about nothing!

Have you considered acoustic countermeasures ? Loud music will drown them
out , plus give them a dose of their own . When they ask you to turn it down
, tell them to talk more softly .

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Snag