tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post5299636550657724114..comments2023-08-21T01:41:13.490-07:00Comments on Three Dogs in a Garden: Love thy NeighbourJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-25968326501499543592014-04-21T10:04:47.398-07:002014-04-21T10:04:47.398-07:00Oh my I can so understand how sad you feel about t...Oh my I can so understand how sad you feel about the loss of your beautiful trees and privacy as well. We are lucky that my mom lives on one side of us and her yard is always gorgeous. The new neighbor next door on the other side just recently dug up all the roses that the previous renter had planted and then moved them in places where I doubt they will do much at all. Plus she dug up this wonderful yellow daisy like perennial plant I had given the old neighbor and dumped it into a spot on the parking area with a bunch of weeds growing around it and now the plant is almost dead. I felt sick about that as I would have taken the plant back to my house if she would have offered it to me. What's funny there is that our property line actually extends through the back section of the house next door and I guess if we wanted we could probably get nasty and asked for our property back but the hassle just doesn't seem worth it. I hope you plant new trees that you can enjoy and hopefully your neighbors come through on helping with the fence repairs.Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-50644977689320059142014-04-21T06:53:06.750-07:002014-04-21T06:53:06.750-07:00Thanks Tinajo.Thanks Tinajo.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-4484827769600998552014-04-21T06:52:38.996-07:002014-04-21T06:52:38.996-07:00Actually Lisa, I am hoping that the loss of the tr...Actually Lisa, I am hoping that the loss of the tree branches in the back corner might make it possible to grow a wider range of flowers. That could be a nice thing. The loss of the tree at the side is nothing, but sad though. The birds seem confused as to where the feeders that hung from its branches have gone. I will dearly miss the privacy and the shade it provided.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-31866194130307532102014-04-21T06:48:46.385-07:002014-04-21T06:48:46.385-07:00Thanks Snowbird. I am sure there is a learning cur...Thanks Snowbird. I am sure there is a learning curve here. It is their first house.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-2055698530581162672014-04-21T06:47:20.818-07:002014-04-21T06:47:20.818-07:00The only problem you may have Holley is when it co...The only problem you may have Holley is when it comes to resale. Potential owners like to have such issues resolved before they purchase.<br />I appreciate all your suggestions for keeping our relationship with the new neighbours on the positive side. I did walk around with her and point out a few shrubs and trees that I thought were valuable. They seem to blame the large numbers of mosquitoes here on the shaded environment the trees provide. In reality, it probably has much more to do with the nearby pond and river. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-17305222745797074842014-04-21T06:39:45.018-07:002014-04-21T06:39:45.018-07:00Change is always hard, isn't it? I am sure it ...Change is always hard, isn't it? I am sure it must be difficult to have that new house looming in the background on your garden Pauline. Time will tell if the new neighbours are gardeners. For now, I am happy that they seem to care about their property and want to restore the house which has been neglected in recent years.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-5124717279690408662014-04-21T06:34:49.117-07:002014-04-21T06:34:49.117-07:00I am sure it must have been awful to have your lil...I am sure it must have been awful to have your lilies trampled Helene. It would have been better and come to your door, apologized for the ball flying over the fence and politely asked to have you retrieve it.<br />We may have the same issue with our trees as you did with your holly. A tree is balanced on all sides. If you cut off the branches on one side you destroy that balance and the tree becomes unstable. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-26633910952410432072014-04-21T06:27:54.041-07:002014-04-21T06:27:54.041-07:00Mindy, you bring up a good point. Perhaps it would...Mindy, you bring up a good point. Perhaps it would have been just as awful if our new neighbours had done nothing at all and let the place fall into a worse state of repair. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-86800143091856844602014-04-21T06:24:30.334-07:002014-04-21T06:24:30.334-07:00Ironically Heather, I think they have tried to mak...Ironically Heather, I think they have tried to make a big impact in a short time. Hence the ruthless approach.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-75049657075404066812014-04-21T05:51:47.306-07:002014-04-21T05:51:47.306-07:00The old, old story. Neighbors can be either a bles...The old, old story. Neighbors can be either a blessing or a curse, and sometimes both. But as others have said, maybe they are young and will learn. It sounds as if they are merely uneducated in the ways of landscaping and gardening, not necessarily mean-spirited or bad people.Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-83574409047017996302014-04-21T05:30:22.741-07:002014-04-21T05:30:22.741-07:00I feel for you, Jennifer. When you've worked ...I feel for you, Jennifer. When you've worked so hard to create a lovely space, it's difficult to see it changed by actions out of your control. It's bad enough when Nature creates problems like the trees damaged by the ice storm, but to have the neighbors' actions affect your garden, too, is doubly hard. I guess I should be thankful I live in the country, though some "neighbors" seem to think our fields are the perfect dumping ground:( I was sad to read Sweetbay's comments, too--fighting developers isn't easy either.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-78691518608578921212014-04-20T14:09:30.974-07:002014-04-20T14:09:30.974-07:00Ugh. I'm sorry to hear about these unwelcome c...Ugh. I'm sorry to hear about these unwelcome changes. <br /><br />When I went to visit my FIL last night, the beautiful woods behind his house had been removed for the usual McMansions. What a shame, much of the woods could have remained.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-63069335050591945362014-04-20T12:51:27.831-07:002014-04-20T12:51:27.831-07:00My neighbors like grass, a few shrubs and small tr...My neighbors like grass, a few shrubs and small trees so we are open on all sides...but the house on one side is still vacant...it is so hard when people just slash and burn and you are the victim of it all....I hope things look up and you can remake parts of the garden to your liking.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-38527989086377208222014-04-19T19:27:46.248-07:002014-04-19T19:27:46.248-07:00Changes are the hardest thing to go through...and ...Changes are the hardest thing to go through...and when someone comes in and literally clearcuts the garden it's beyond hard, especially for a gardener. My heart goes out to you, it's not easy. We will be going through this soon, as our wonderful elderly neighbors are going to move..I dread what is coming, but aside from putting up a 30 foot fence, on my husbands advice...what can we do? So we wait, sometimes in dread, sometimes in hope.<br /><br />I've gone through so many neighbors in my little condo, each one a different type...so I guess what will one more in our house be but a parade of interesting people.<br /><br />I hope that somehow things improve for you...maybe your young neighbors will gain some wisdom, and respect.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-35037573331432705042014-04-19T18:14:44.877-07:002014-04-19T18:14:44.877-07:00Our old neighbour had a beautiful garden crammed w...Our old neighbour had a beautiful garden crammed with flowers. The young couple who moved in hired a small front loader to flatten it. Fortunately we saw the thing parked outside the night before and with permission rescued numerous plants. It was pouring with rain, my husband dug and I ran back and forth with the wheelbarrow. We were exhausted, soaked and covered in mud at the end of it. I'm so glad the old neighbour didn't see the destruction. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-44656369992770266952014-04-19T12:46:58.119-07:002014-04-19T12:46:58.119-07:00If only we could harness the wisdom of mature year...If only we could harness the wisdom of mature years with the energy of youth, what a perfect combination that would be. I remember doing things in my early years of gardening without realising the consequences - and living to regret it !Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-22519211587988003332014-04-18T20:53:17.515-07:002014-04-18T20:53:17.515-07:00Oh man Jennifer...I am at a loss with this one. I...Oh man Jennifer...I am at a loss with this one. I am sorry to hear about your trees and find it really odd that they "trimmed" your branches in such a manner. I feel blessed to have a garden buddy as a neighbor and we always run things by each other...HOWEVER I have a back neighbor who has caused some issues that I could go on about. I have learned full well that having neighbors can be a wonderful experience or it can be an eye opening experience. I do hope that you are informed on any more changes taking place around your property....All the best and a wonderful weekend to you! Nicole xoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-13580736276679291382014-04-18T14:10:43.209-07:002014-04-18T14:10:43.209-07:00Ah, that was too bad. :-(
The second pic is just ...Ah, that was too bad. :-(<br /><br />The second pic is just perfect with colors and such - love it!<br /><br />http://tinajoathome.com/tinajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107966080559159842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-49347573209665461132014-04-18T13:25:57.071-07:002014-04-18T13:25:57.071-07:00I understand that change can be good, but this is ...I understand that change can be good, but this is so sad, Jennifer.<br />Definitely not one of those "good" changes, in my opinion.<br /><br />I wish you a good weekend.Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-48498162628686678852014-04-18T11:19:58.076-07:002014-04-18T11:19:58.076-07:00Bren. I am okay with the loss of the trees at the ...Bren. I am okay with the loss of the trees at the back. As you say, I have always wanted a bit more sun. I am doing my best to stay positive; change in a garden is inevitable.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-61854966137972793252014-04-18T11:17:44.897-07:002014-04-18T11:17:44.897-07:00Thanks Karen. I am determined to keep things pleas...Thanks Karen. I am determined to keep things pleasant. I have a feeling they aren't gardeners, but I am okay with that. Hopefully they have done all the tree trimming they are going to do.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-78277429251061262262014-04-18T11:15:11.545-07:002014-04-18T11:15:11.545-07:00Thanks Mary. I think this is their first house and...Thanks Mary. I think this is their first house and for sure there is a learning curve. Your story gives me hope that it all works out in the end. Glad you have great neighbours now. Happy Easter to you as well.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-59832665812798569752014-04-18T11:12:18.318-07:002014-04-18T11:12:18.318-07:00I am sad about the trees at the back, but acceptin...I am sad about the trees at the back, but accepting of the change. I agree with you that the loss of the trees is just Mother Natures way. The hard part for me is the sudden lack of privacy. We live on a very busy street corner, so it was nice to be able to go into the back garden and feel like I had left the world behind. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-48175484982412348232014-04-18T11:07:07.599-07:002014-04-18T11:07:07.599-07:00Hi Stacy, I know you have had problems with the ne...Hi Stacy, I know you have had problems with the neighbours for a while now. So sorry to hear that it has gotten to the point that you want to move. Thanks for the recommendation. I will check out planting some golden leyland cypress.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-37490238713408964782014-04-18T11:03:33.570-07:002014-04-18T11:03:33.570-07:00Thanks Wendy. I hope things never get to the point...Thanks Wendy. I hope things never get to the point you describe. It must have been awful! You must have been so upset. At least the neighbour sent a letter of apology. Some people wouldn't even do that.<br />It is going to be years before we have the same privacy. I have already talked to hubby about investing in a big tree for the side of the house, because right now, it is like living in a fish bowl!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.com