They own the house, would have been a great plan if rented though. Although i'm sure the landlord would have done something long ago if that was the case, as the garden is awful
I had a similar fence to yours, slotted into concrete keepers. My neighbour had Ivy down his side and let it run rampant, ( and other shrubs). Once the vines grew through it, it was damaging to the fence to pull it out.
My solution was to replace all the panels with concrete sections which slotted straight in the keepers.
Very few growths get through now, and I can jump up and down on them when tugging them out!
An expensive option, but I funded it in two parts over a couple of years. It completely resolved the problem.
If you can't afford this method then you'll have to resort to weedkiller; I'm not saying that you should creep down the garden with your watering can, but if you do, then try to make sure they're out, at night - and put plenty on !!
One question: Who paid for the new fence? You? Or did you go half with the neighbours? If the fence belongs to you, then you have every right to control what grows on it! Your neighbours , if they did not offer to go half, have no rights at all wrt the fence boundary. If you ask the council to enter the debate, they will do so but it will cost you £300 ( North Tyneside council charge this for such neighbour disputes).
I would write to the neighbours concerned , stating that since you own the fence ie you paid for it, ( I assume they did not offer to go half), and that they do not intend to do anything about the weeds growing through it, you intend to take appropriate action.
They will soon contact you if they are bothered. If you do not get a reply within a week, apply Deep Rooter Round Up spray, to the plant on your side and leave for a week. - that should do the trick.
If they come back and complain to the council, they council will ask them for the £300 to proceed before they prosecute.. - they won't pay that.
That is v.creeper, i have it in my garden, its not that bad to control if its kept on top of, not russian vine, thats a totally different leaf shape and has red stems.
If you neighbours wont allow you to get rid of it, is there any way you could train it along wires maybe? This would keep it where it can be kept under control.
I understand this is driving you potty, i think that your neighbours total disregard for your property and their general scruffyness is probably getting to you just as much.
I promise you this plant has the most wonderful autumn colour, even if its only for a couple of weeks before the leaves drop off, you could learn to love it
Best wishes
The easiest way to chop it back is in the winter, when you can see the exposed stems.
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Sounds amazing, I can't wait to get rid of it for good
They own the house, would have been a great plan if rented though. Although i'm sure the landlord would have done something long ago if that was the case, as the garden is awful
Have you spoken to Citizen's Advice... a long shot but they may have a cunning plan.....
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Might have to if glysophate doesn't work, anything to get rid of it.
They would know the legal position or whether the council are worth approaching.
Thank you
I had a similar fence to yours, slotted into concrete keepers. My neighbour had Ivy down his side and let it run rampant, ( and other shrubs). Once the vines grew through it, it was damaging to the fence to pull it out.
My solution was to replace all the panels with concrete sections which slotted straight in the keepers.
Very few growths get through now, and I can jump up and down on them when tugging them out!
An expensive option, but I funded it in two parts over a couple of years. It completely resolved the problem.
If you can't afford this method then you'll have to resort to weedkiller; I'm not saying that you should creep down the garden with your watering can, but if you do, then try to make sure they're out, at night - and put plenty on !!
Best of luck.
I'll let you all know how I get on, fingers crossed it works.
And thank you Greg, your post made me laugh so much.
One question: Who paid for the new fence? You? Or did you go half with the neighbours? If the fence belongs to you, then you have every right to control what grows on it! Your neighbours , if they did not offer to go half, have no rights at all wrt the fence boundary. If you ask the council to enter the debate, they will do so but it will cost you £300 ( North Tyneside council charge this for such neighbour disputes).
I would write to the neighbours concerned , stating that since you own the fence ie you paid for it, ( I assume they did not offer to go half), and that they do not intend to do anything about the weeds growing through it, you intend to take appropriate action.
They will soon contact you if they are bothered. If you do not get a reply within a week, apply Deep Rooter Round Up spray, to the plant on your side and leave for a week. - that should do the trick.
If they come back and complain to the council, they council will ask them for the £300 to proceed before they prosecute.. - they won't pay that.
If you neighbours wont allow you to get rid of it, is there any way you could train it along wires maybe? This would keep it where it can be kept under control.
I understand this is driving you potty, i think that your neighbours total disregard for your property and their general scruffyness is probably getting to you just as much.
I promise you this plant has the most wonderful autumn colour, even if its only for a couple of weeks before the leaves drop off, you could learn to love it
Best wishes
The easiest way to chop it back is in the winter, when you can see the exposed stems.