[kendi]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

They no longer speak to you?…hmm, wonder why

That’s what caught my attention as well.

[Albany]

I have a terrific hedge which all my neighbors get the privacy of. It is completely on my land and I take care of it. I don’t expect anyone else to do that. Yes I spray the weeds and I replace the mulch as needed. And I also keep it trimmed to about 6 feet. It’s my hedge and my responsibility. Yes neighbors behind and on both sides benefit. So what? It belongs to me.
Everyone should be talking to each other.

[Arletti]

Don’t feel bad, there are five couples on my street that are like that!

[Redsmom]

Originally Posted by Albany

I have a terrific hedge which all my neighbors get the privacy of. It is completely on my land and I take care of it. I don’t expect anyone else to do that. Yes I spray the weeds and I replace the mulch as needed. And I also keep it trimmed to about 6 feet. It’s my hedge and my responsibility. Yes neighbors behind and on both sides benefit. So what? It belongs to me.
Everyone should be talking to each other.

Totally agree!

Why the sudden end to communication is unknown. I just speculate that it has to do with our not helping with the weeding. I can’t figure out what else it could be. The suggestion of delivering some cookies and requesting a discussion to clear the air is a good one. But just wanted to make sure I was not missing something obvious that I was failing to do.

Thanks all for your input.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Introduction, communication and friendship would solve this problem.

Yep, communication that I’m not going on your property to do your lawn work.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Redsmom

The rear of my property backs up to a tall hedge. The hedge is all on the rear neighbor’s property. I get the impression (since they no longer speak to us!) that this neighbor expected me to weed from my side the weeds coming up in the white stone island surrounding this hedge. As all of this is on their property I don’t feel comfortable handling weeds especially since I use weed killer spray and I don’t want to spray on their property. Is there a standard protocol to handle this situation that I’m not aware of? Since the rear neighbor’s property is pie shaped, as they are on a cul-de-sac, this hedge bed manages to border on my property and my next-door neighbor’s property. My next-door neighbor does not weed her border area either.

I don’t want to be a bad neighbor, but wish that they had had an honest discussion with me and my husband once we moved in to clarify what they expected. It seems ridiculous to expect somebody to take care of your property without actually having a conversation about it. But again maybe there’s a protocol I am not aware of?

Since they no longer speak to us….. is when I stopped reading this post.

[JGibson]

You could just put a note on their door explaining your concern.

To think everyone is going to get along with all their neighbors may be unrealistic unless your just the go along to get along type.

I've had a neighbor in a CYV who didn't want the person who I hired to pressure wash my side of the house which would include going into her yard.

She made a huge scene because she didn't like this individual personally.

Things were never going to be the same after that childish outburst.

Good news is she moved bad news is now it's a short term rental. lol.

[Robnlaura]

The law is simple if it encroaches your property you can clip it back to their property line. What’s it their property is not your business what’s in yours is .. that’s Florida law

[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by Redsmom

The rear of my property backs up to a tall hedge. The hedge is all on the rear neighbor’s property. I get the impression (since they no longer speak to us!) that this neighbor expected me to weed from my side the weeds coming up in the white stone island surrounding this hedge. As all of this is on their property I don’t feel comfortable handling weeds especially since I use weed killer spray and I don’t want to spray on their property. Is there a standard protocol to handle this situation that I’m not aware of? Since the rear neighbor’s property is pie shaped, as they are on a cul-de-sac, this hedge bed manages to border on my property and my next-door neighbor’s property. My next-door neighbor does not weed her border area either.

I don’t want to be a bad neighbor, but wish that they had had an honest discussion with me and my husband once we moved in to clarify what they expected. It seems ridiculous to expect somebody to take care of your property without actually having a conversation about it. But again maybe there’s a protocol I am not aware of?

I find knocking on the door and saying hello, I’m your new neighbor is a good place to start. Then wind your way around to the discussion about the hedge. Maybe work together on the project. Nothing like bonding over physical labor.

[Normal]

I think they may not understand what needs to be done. The ownership is on them to keep not just the side they see but what you see also. If I was the neighbor I would be embarrassed and jump right into clearing/cleaning things up. As others have posted, it could be a good thing to communicate directly and air things out. The ARC would definitely be a last resort.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Why was there no conversation when you moved in? What caused the lack of relation with your neighbor? Communications is a two way street.
Seems there may be more to this story……..

I so agree, Bogie Shooter.

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by Robnlaura

The law is simple if it encroaches your property you can clip it back to their property line. What’s it their property is not your business what’s in yours is .. that’s Florida law

I find it hard to believe you can start trimming neighbors hedges because they impeded your property.

Do you have some sources on this?

[simplesimonsaid]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I find it hard to believe you can start trimming neighbors hedges because they impeded your property.

Do you have some sources on this?

A near standard rule anywhere, that you can trim to boundary line most anything overgrowing your property.

[retiredguy123]

See Post No. 11. Communication is nice, but this issue doesn't require any communication. That is why there is a property line. Do whatever you want on your property and stay off of your neighbor's property.

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by simplesimonsaid

A near standard rule anywhere, that you can trim to boundary line most anything overgrowing your property.

Again show me something in “writing” that says you can cut your neighbor's shrubbery if it impedes your property.

I would think you would need to file a complaint with the district before you pulled out the hedge cutters.