Weeds From Neighbor's Property?

I have had this problem before and saying something just goes in one ear and out the other and then they just think your being a nosey pest. What I did, I went out and bought the best Systemic Weed Killer. Cut the weed until you have a 2" stem, split the stem and spray into the split stem and the killer goes down to the roots and kills the whole weed root system, take all cuttings, vines and put in a garbage bag and put it out for pickup on garbage day. Do not throw in compost pile. Use a cheap plastic tablecloth and throw ALL in the garbage can. Remember, it only takes one piece of the weed to hit the ground and you will be back to square 1. Good luck, post how you made out.

uhhh...the neighbor
just be kind and patient and respectful
I suggest rehearsing your speech beofre making it. How woulod you want to be approached?

don't assume they know the weeds are on your properly
ask permission before doing anythings

Janice C.
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July 13, 20070 found this helpful

You might ask the city dept. of public works for some advice. I imagine this is not an uncommon problem this time of year. Too bad you can't talk to your neighbors about it. Maybe there's a neighbor they will listen to - an intermediary? It's important to be nice but businesslike about it.

I understand its important to have your lawn look nice. But did anyone ever think that maybe they should be upset with you for putting WEED KILLER in to Mother Earth? Sometimes its more important to be a good neighbor then it is to worry over a few weeds..

chercole70

July 27, 20180 found this helpful

Their.yard is.nothing but weeds!! I use to have a'beautiful back yard until they moved in . They don't even mow the front. The.city.has cited them . They have 2 teenagers that could participate. They stay inside every day. He's a teacher she doesn't work somebody could mow.the yard and.weeds.

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Fionar Booker

July 14, 20070 found this helpful

Maybe pull them out or kill them yourself...isn't it better than alienating your neighbor?

I'd write them a kind note, explaining the problem and telling them you are giving them a chance to help you determine if the weeds truly are coming from their property or what? If no response, THEN call the city and inquire. Suggestion: Birds may be dropping these seeds, wind may be carrying them, and depending upon the kind of weeds, even some

Allison

July 16, 20070 found this helpful

Talk to the neighbor about it. Our neighbors used to let their dogs out to potty and the dogs roamed all over the place, including our yard, so when my husband mowed the yard the mower would fling dried dog dooey all over the place and he hated it. But he just talked to them about it. I guess the people who lived here before us were ok with it, but we don't have pets because we don't want to have to clean up their messes, so we certainly wouldn't want to have to deal with other people's pets' messes. Anyway, he talked to them once and now they hook the dogs up to a long leash when they put them out, so they can roam in their yard but can't get to ours. And we all still get along fine. It did not go "in one ear and out the other" because they are kind, reasonable people.

My neighbour neglected and then refused to deal with a problem overgrown tree/bush over a ten year period. Then one day I found a root that came from aforemetioned tree and I drove a few copper nails into it. Took a little while but my neighbour is now the proud owner of one less overgrown PITA tree.;)