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Frank · 04-01-2011, 01:06 PM posted to rec.gardens

On 1/4/2011 12:53 AM, Billy wrote:
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(EVP MAN) wrote:

The thing is Nad, we like our house and I shouldn't have to move just
because of one disrespectful neighbor. Our property line is very clear
as it was surveyed and the survey stakes are at each corner. Stretch a
line from stake to stake and both myself and the neighbor know where the
line is. Yes, I could cut all the bushes that hang over on my side but
then it would be up to me to get rid of all the brush which isn't easy
living in town and driving a sub compact car. This neighbor has a
pickup truck! The point is, I wouldn't do this to him or any other of
my neighbors and I don't like it being done to me. I don't care at all
what he has planted so long as it remains on his side. I shouldn't have
to waste my time or money in any way to solve this problem. And YES, I
have plenty of room to plant the cherry trees and I'm sure the birds
will have good enough aim to hit the wash on his clothes line! He don't
like to use the clothes dryer because he told me it's too expensive to
run. The guy saves anything he can get for free. Old busted up plastic
flower containers, broken bricks, you name it and he saves it. He is
20 years older than me and I'm 62 so maybe it won't go on too much
longer. We lived in our home for 15 years now and he lived in his for
50 years. Perhaps that is why he thinks he owns the neighborhood!

Rich

If he is 20 years older than you, he is on a fixed income. Give him a
chance to keep it by giving him the chance to clean up his mess. If you
don't want to do what needs to be done, then shut up.

I agree now that the situation is further clarified. Someone in their
80's does not have the physical capabilities of someone in their 60's
and may be a little dingy to boot so allowances should be made.

This situation did not develop overnight and the op should have attacked
it in the beginning by trimming when overhang started and had not grown
into a jungle.