[Jeff_MI84]

If people started pulling poles out of my yard I'd lose patience real quick.

Trust me, I did. One woman ran over and broke 5 last year. I do not like always getting the city or authorities involved, as I try to be the civil neighbor.

Your property line goes right to your neighbor's driveway? That seems odd. Do you have the driveway markers pushed in directly on the side of the driveway? If so, and I was the neighbor, I would be annoyed as well since the driveway looks narrow and they wouldn't be able to open their door without hitting the marker. It's maybe the wrong forum to say this in, but it's only grass, maybe a strip of hardscape is the way to go, or a raised flower bed would also solve the problem and keep things civil with your neighbor.

Yes the property line goes up against their driveway. The poles are about 2" away from the edge, but not high enough to hit mirrors. It's the neighbors themselves that don't park close, as they have another foot or two on the other side that they use (parking far enough away). I know it's only grass, but it's more work I have to do. That's why I'm looking for ideas on how to make the edge more visible so things remain civil. My driveway is the same width and I drive a Ford Ranger, plenty of room when I pull up. Something along the edge that doesn't look tacky, spiteful or out of place.

 

[DbShep]

Trust me, I did. One woman ran over and broke 5 last year. I do not like always getting the city or authorities involved, as I try to be the civil neighbor.

Your property line goes right to your neighbor's driveway? That seems odd. Do you have the driveway markers pushed in directly on the side of the driveway? If so, and I was the neighbor, I would be annoyed as well since the driveway looks narrow and they wouldn't be able to open their door without hitting the marker. It's maybe the wrong forum to say this in, but it's only grass, maybe a strip of hardscape is the way to go, or a raised flower bed would also solve the problem and keep things civil with your neighbor.

Yes the property line goes up against their driveway. The poles are about 2" away from the edge, but not high enough to hit mirrors. It's the neighbors themselves that don't park close, as they have another foot or two on the other side that they use (parking far enough away). I know it's only grass, but it's more work I have to do. That's why I'm looking for ideas on how to make the edge more visible so things remain civil. My driveway is the same width and I drive a Ford Ranger, plenty of room when I pull up. Something along the edge that doesn't look tacky, spiteful or out of place.

Maybe a foot or so wide layer of washed river stone? You could pile it in higher than the level of their driveway and it would discourage them from driving on it. I'm thinking the smooth fist size rocks.

 

[Chris LI]

That's a weird property line situation. Maybe you can maintain a good relationship with them if you install pavers alongside the driveway. If you discuss it with them and agree on the style, maybe they will contribute towards it, or at least give it a blessing. I've thought about doing this alongside my driveway, for where my wife misses when parking. The other option is another type of hardscape such as pea gravel, white marble chips, stone, etc. You could measure out a width to your liking and put a landscape edge on the lawnside.

 

[Jeff_MI84]

That's a weird property line situation. Maybe you can maintain a good relationship with them if you install pavers alongside the driveway. If you discuss it with them and agree on the style, maybe they will contribute towards it, or at least give it a blessing. I've thought about doing this alongside my driveway, for where my wife misses when parking. The other option is another type of hardscape such as pea gravel, white marble chips, stone, etc. You could measure out a width to your liking and put a landscape edge on the lawnside.

Yes it is weird. Although I'm guessing a long time ago, or before people re-did their driveways there was a small strip of grass that belonged to them. For instance, to the left of my driveway there is about 2.5" of my neighbor's lawn that technically belongs to me but I don't say or do anything about it. Maintaining a good relationship is my main concern, as they've only been here since the summer.

 

[Jeff_MI84]

That's a weird property line situation. Maybe you can maintain a good relationship with them if you install pavers alongside the driveway. If you discuss it with them and agree on the style, maybe they will contribute towards it, or at least give it a blessing. I've thought about doing this alongside my driveway, for where my wife misses when parking. The other option is another type of hardscape such as pea gravel, white marble chips, stone, etc. You could measure out a width to your liking and put a landscape edge on the lawnside.

I like the idea of pavers. It is very rare to see that where I live. If I can get it to blend in with their driveway so it doesn't stand out, but also slightly higher to prevent further issues. I know with 100% certainty that there are no utility easements. Unlike something like a privacy fence, I've never heard about needing a neighbors blessing to do such a project, but it is worthy to look into. Is there a more technical term that I can use to look up ideas?

 

[Chris LI]

Is there a more technical term that I can use to look up ideas?

Maybe driveway edging? Some pavers are certified for driveway building (psi strength in concrete). Pinterest is a great resource for photos of projects. I did a lot of research for deck designs there and then looked up the town code for the technical details/requirements before we built our deck.

 

[Jeff_MI84]

Is there a more technical term that I can use to look up ideas?

Maybe driveway edging? Some pavers are certified for driveway building (psi strength in concrete). Pinterest is a great resource for photos of projects. I did a lot of research for deck designs there and then looked up the town code for the technical details/requirements before we built our deck.

Thank you!

 

[JimFromLawnGuyland]

My side yard is filled with nails and screws 😎 park at your own risk.

 

[Captquin]

My side yard is filled with nails and screws 😎 park at your own risk.

I laughed. Should make cutting the grass more sporting as well.

 

[Cluelessone]

Trust me, I did. One woman ran over and broke 5 last year. I do not like always getting the city or authorities involved, as I try to be the civil neighbor.

Your property line goes right to your neighbor's driveway? That seems odd. Do you have the driveway markers pushed in directly on the side of the driveway? If so, and I was the neighbor, I would be annoyed as well since the driveway looks narrow and they wouldn't be able to open their door without hitting the marker. It's maybe the wrong forum to say this in, but it's only grass, maybe a strip of hardscape is the way to go, or a raised flower bed would also solve the problem and keep things civil with your neighbor.

Yes the property line goes up against their driveway. The poles are about 2" away from the edge, but not high enough to hit mirrors. It's the neighbors themselves that don't park close, as they have another foot or two on the other side that they use (parking far enough away). I know it's only grass, but it's more work I have to do. That's why I'm looking for ideas on how to make the edge more visible so things remain civil. My driveway is the same width and I drive a Ford Ranger, plenty of room when I pull up. Something along the edge that doesn't look tacky, spiteful or out of place.

How about a 2 high landscape timber stack with rebar driven through it into the ground to keep it still and sturdy? They can still open car doors, but running it over would not be fun.

 

[Jeff_MI84]

Your property line goes right to your neighbor's driveway? That seems odd. Do you have the driveway markers pushed in directly on the side of the driveway? If so, and I was the neighbor, I would be annoyed as well since the driveway looks narrow and they wouldn't be able to open their door without hitting the marker. It's maybe the wrong forum to say this in, but it's only grass, maybe a strip of hardscape is the way to go, or a raised flower bed would also solve the problem and keep things civil with your neighbor.

Yes the property line goes up against their driveway. The poles are about 2" away from the edge, but not high enough to hit mirrors. It's the neighbors themselves that don't park close, as they have another foot or two on the other side that they use (parking far enough away). I know it's only grass, but it's more work I have to do. That's why I'm looking for ideas on how to make the edge more visible so things remain civil. My driveway is the same width and I drive a Ford Ranger, plenty of room when I pull up. Something along the edge that doesn't look tacky, spiteful or out of place.

How about a 2 high landscape timber stack with rebar driven through it into the ground to keep it still and sturdy? They can still open car doors, but running it over would not be fun.

I like the idea, just seems a little tacky. I can see someone, including myself tripping over it.

 

[Cluelessone]

Yes the property line goes up against their driveway. The poles are about 2" away from the edge, but not high enough to hit mirrors. It's the neighbors themselves that don't park close, as they have another foot or two on the other side that they use (parking far enough away). I know it's only grass, but it's more work I have to do. That's why I'm looking for ideas on how to make the edge more visible so things remain civil. My driveway is the same width and I drive a Ford Ranger, plenty of room when I pull up. Something along the edge that doesn't look tacky, spiteful or out of place.

How about a 2 high landscape timber stack with rebar driven through it into the ground to keep it still and sturdy? They can still open car doors, but running it over would not be fun.

I like the idea, just seems a little tacky. I can see someone, including myself tripping over it.

Oh it's totally tacky. But it would fix the problem.

 

[Mdjamesd]

Travel softball leagues used to use the field down the street from my house for tryouts. I cam home from work one day to see 3 cars, 2 BMW sun's and 1 Volvo, actually parked on my lawn. I live 9 houses away from the field!

I wrote a note, and put one on each car alerting them that they were parked on private property, and not to park there again. Well, they decided to knock on my door and complain that there was nowhere else to park. Needless to say, they didn't like my response, nor my dog's.

I went back to work and made 2 severe tire damage warning signs, put them.on posts, and pounded 30 pieces if rear into my lawn that night.

Next morning, I took pictures, answered the neighbors questions, and went to work. When I came home, there were 2 cops, and 4 cars with multiple flat tires.

I very casually showed the pics from the day prior with the notes, the security cam video with audio, the pic from the morning.

Long story short, the people that parked on my yard had to pay for any and all damage to my yard, and nobody parks there for tryouts anymore.

 

[440mag]

...They are all deathly afraid of me now. They won't go anywhere near the lawn....

LMAO! :lol: :lol: :shock: :thumbup:

...and pounded 30 pieces if rear into my lawn that night. ...

@Mdjamesd "pounded 30 pieces" of what?
(I'm glad you got your problem resolved successfully! (But I'm dying to know, 30 pieces of ... what, exactly?)

 

[Jay20nj]

Once some terrorist kid rode his bike on my lawn because he saw the stripes. I saw him on my camera and it was a week before the reno so i half heartedly laughed but if it happened now... i dunno kids are a dime a dozen

A car... thats like 5-10



Cant wait to mow again. Winter sucks

 

[gllong0808]

Our property is on a narrow road, about 1.5 cars wide. People used drive over the lawn at a bend in the road, so a few years back, we had boulders installed at the bend and no more drivers on the lawn at that location!

Routinely, people were still driving over the edges of our lawn that did not have the boulders. Besides damaging the lawn, I have had sprinkler heads damaged. My wife had these signs made for me and so far, one month in, no drivers on my lawn.

 

[strugglebus]

I joined the forums in order to join in this conversation. Been lurking here for years to pick up on all the great info this community has provided.

I have been cleaning up the sides of my driveway every spring since we moved into our house. About the time the edges have grown back and recovered from the ruts, something tends to happen to require attention again, whether it's a car driving over the edge after a heavy rain or spring thaw, it seems like this part of the lawn is always in recovery.

I've considered adding a 1-2ft strip of 'Grass Reinforcement Grid' along the edge of the driveway and sidewalk, but I've hesitated because I'm not sure how it will look after the grass hides it, or how frost heave will affect it. I'll probably try to find something to install this spring when I inevitably need to repair the worst section where the driveway meets the street.

 

[Jeff_MI84]

Once some terrorist kid rode his bike on my lawn because he saw the stripes. I saw him on my camera and it was a week before the reno so i half heartedly laughed but if it happened now... i dunno kids are a dime a dozen

A car... thats like 5-10



Cant wait to mow again. Winter sucks

If I had your lawn with a nice house like that, I'd have a panic attack.

 

[Jeff_MI84]

After dealing with my issue a few more times, I politely text my neighbor and brought up the issue. He apologized and promised to rectify the situation. Long story short, since it snowed a lot here, he left about a foot of his driveway covered in snow the whole length to give the appearance of where the end of the driveway was and I haven't had an issue since.

Most of the people on my street know that I take good care of my lawn and keep off, the mail carrier on the other hand, I have grass compacted by foot prints that I'll have to fix in the spring. This spring marks year number three of my renovation and it will be make or break this coming season.

Thanks for the replies and ideas. For now, I'll just see what happens the rest of the year and go from there. Putting up anything along the edge of the property line might stand out in a bad way (very uncommon here). That and I figure if/ when they get their driveway redone I will have to contend with repairing the edge (I assume).