I agree with KEF - pyracantha - it has a wonderful horizontal spreading habit as well as the vertical, so anyone jumping it would have to be a long jumper as well as a high jumper. Grows quickly too once it gets settled. The annoying thing is that those clauses for housing estates are made for the benefit of the house developers because they can use the smallest amount of land for front gardens, while giving the illusion of space. Personally I've never met anyone who liked them, and they would all prefer to section their garden off and do their own thing.
I would suggest a hedge to define the boundaries of your property and stop people walking over it. I would actually erect a fence - those clauses in deeds are likely to be unenforceable now - they were designed for the developer to sell other properties by making sure that you keep it clear. Who exactly is going to stop you or enforce? A fence does not need planning permission if it is within height restrictions.
Tend to agree with Blairs about enforcement. Our new build stated that only one family could live in the property and only one pet...in 5 years no one came and asked how many families we had living in a 2 bed ( actually 1 & 1/2 bed) bungalow. Lol.
I'd echo Fairygirl's suggestion of berberis as a thorny barrier. Quite a few years back at the side of my house children used the raised bed at the side of my house as a walkway, parent oblivious as they trampled plants and other wildflowers growing there..
Finally I planted berberis darwinii where they climbed the wall and more several feet apart along the bed. They solved the problem almost overnight. It didn't cost that much back then but it was worth every penny. It also stopped the litter they left behind. I keep it to knee height with a trim every autumn, and in between I have other wildlife friendly shrubs especially buddleja.
I can understand your frustration, people in my experience have little consideration for others ( there are exceptions of course), but thorny barriers are fantastic deterrents.
Thanks everyone, for all your kind support and very helpful suggestions. I will certainly consider them all. My next course of action to visit my local garden centre and look for the berberis as a thorny barrier to try to deter the pesky children and of course the postie.
Thanks again, at least I know it's not me becoming a grumpy old women and I think that it is the lack of respect for my property that is so depressing. Individuals can be so rude these days and I end up feeling guilty that I complain. NOT ANYMORE THOUGH!!!!!!!
You could also try a holly. Slow-growing, so surround it with berberis.
Failing all that, try sitting out there in a chair with a cuppa and a book at the strategic times ie after school, delivery time! If questioned, tell it straight. It could be that the postie doesn't know how much it irritates you, and the children are probably just thoughtless.
Lynn - don't be frightened to report the postman too. I did last year (e mail) and Royal Mail couldn't have been more helpful. Different postman after that
I've also bought a cctv camera, as already suggested, to catch the people that keep letting their dogs into my garden.....
And I will get them.
Don't feel guilty - you're absolutely right to feel angry. Total lack of respect for anyone's property. The parents are just as culpable - they let their kids do what they like. There would have been hell to pay if we'd gone in anyone's property when we were children.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'd have attached gripper rod to the top of the trellis as well
pansyface - a pond - they'll throw stuff in it...speaking from experience in a previous garden. Rocks- they just walk over them...personal experience again. Fountains - they'll no doubt report you if so much as a drop touches them or the pavement.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi Lyn6, i agree with Blairs, just unenforceable, go for a fence ,we are on a Bridal path along the front and with an unadopted road on the other side ,our solicitor said just make sure what ever you do you dont upset anyone, we now have a fence and Pyracantha looks just right. just do it.
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I agree with KEF - pyracantha - it has a wonderful horizontal spreading habit as well as the vertical, so anyone jumping it would have to be a long jumper as well as a high jumper. Grows quickly too once it gets settled. The annoying thing is that those clauses for housing estates are made for the benefit of the house developers because they can use the smallest amount of land for front gardens, while giving the illusion of space. Personally I've never met anyone who liked them, and they would all prefer to section their garden off and do their own thing.
I would suggest a hedge to define the boundaries of your property and stop people walking over it. I would actually erect a fence - those clauses in deeds are likely to be unenforceable now - they were designed for the developer to sell other properties by making sure that you keep it clear. Who exactly is going to stop you or enforce? A fence does not need planning permission if it is within height restrictions.
Tend to agree with Blairs about enforcement. Our new build stated that only one family could live in the property and only one pet...in 5 years no one came and asked how many families we had living in a 2 bed ( actually 1 & 1/2 bed) bungalow. Lol.
I'd echo Fairygirl's suggestion of berberis as a thorny barrier. Quite a few years back at the side of my house children used the raised bed at the side of my house as a walkway, parent oblivious as they trampled plants and other wildflowers growing there..
Finally I planted berberis darwinii where they climbed the wall and more several feet apart along the bed. They solved the problem almost overnight. It didn't cost that much back then but it was worth every penny. It also stopped the litter they left behind. I keep it to knee height with a trim every autumn, and in between I have other wildlife friendly shrubs especially buddleja.
I can understand your frustration, people in my experience have little consideration for others ( there are exceptions of course), but thorny barriers are fantastic deterrents.
Thanks everyone, for all your kind support and very helpful suggestions. I will certainly consider them all. My next course of action to visit my local garden centre and look for the berberis as a thorny barrier to try to deter the pesky children and of course the postie.
Thanks again, at least I know it's not me becoming a grumpy old women and I think that it is the lack of respect for my property that is so depressing. Individuals can be so rude these days and I end up feeling guilty that I complain. NOT ANYMORE THOUGH!!!!!!!
lynn6
You could also try a holly. Slow-growing, so surround it with berberis.
Failing all that, try sitting out there in a chair with a cuppa and a book at the strategic times ie after school, delivery time! If questioned, tell it straight. It could be that the postie doesn't know how much it irritates you, and the children are probably just thoughtless.
Lynn - don't be frightened to report the postman too. I did last year (e mail) and Royal Mail couldn't have been more helpful. Different postman after that
I've also bought a cctv camera, as already suggested, to catch the people that keep letting their dogs into my garden.....
And I will get them.
Don't feel guilty - you're absolutely right to feel angry. Total lack of respect for anyone's property. The parents are just as culpable - they let their kids do what they like. There would have been hell to pay if we'd gone in anyone's property when we were children.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I hope you sent Royal Mail the bill Pauline...
I'd have attached gripper rod to the top of the trellis as well
pansyface - a pond - they'll throw stuff in it...speaking from experience in a previous garden. Rocks- they just walk over them...personal experience again. Fountains - they'll no doubt report you if so much as a drop touches them or the pavement.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi Lyn6, i agree with Blairs, just unenforceable, go for a fence ,we are on a Bridal path along the front and with an unadopted road on the other side ,our solicitor said just make sure what ever you do you dont upset anyone, we now have a fence and Pyracantha looks just right. just do it.