On Sat, 5 Apr 2003 08:44:43 +0000 (UTC), jane wrote:

...I want to rejuvenate an ancient woody
honeysuckle which my neighbour borrowed a shoot from years ago before we
moved in and which is now completely covering his pergola. I will therefore
ruin his display by cutting down my own plant!!!

Before you do a thing, talk with him, and explain *why* you want
to rejuvenate the honeysuckle and that you are aware it will
cause problems for him. There may very well be some compromise
approach that preserves everyone's happiness.

Of course, this kind of between-adults approach is impossible
with cranks and nut cases, but most people are fairly reasonable.

As I've said before here in URG, I once made the mistake of
cutting down a overgrown, decadent hedge without first consulting
with the neighbour on the other side. I was entirely within my
legal rights, but it resulted in permanent coolness in our
relationship, so I am unable to call upon his six daughters to
feed my cats when I am away.


--
Rodger Whitlock
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada