Boundaries cause such problems. In our case, our neighbour used to be friendly but for some unfathomable reason is now hostile and rude. We've done him a few favours - he's old and has only one arm - and don't know why he has changed. Could be his medication, I think. No point in getting angry. I feel sorry for him, really. Anyway, there's no proof it was him, though he did accuse me of killing his roses when I was spraying mine with Roseclear, so it could be revenge.
I'd say that, if possible, a high fence is a good solution. We haven't done it, because the boundary is at the front of our house and also because we haven't quite got the heart to blank him out - he could need help one day and we'll be old ourselves in time (though only 27 at the moment, of course). I'm not a saint, believe me, it is just good to have a sense of proportion.
No point in starting feuds, it probably won't alter things if the neighbour is malicious. Dialogue could be useful with friendly people though. I'm wondering if my Acer died from animal pee. I had a friend come to visit with her dog and another neighbour has several cats. I love animals so I couldn't complain if that is the case.
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Boundaries cause such problems. In our case, our neighbour used to be friendly but for some unfathomable reason is now hostile and rude. We've done him a few favours - he's old and has only one arm - and don't know why he has changed. Could be his medication, I think. No point in getting angry. I feel sorry for him, really. Anyway, there's no proof it was him, though he did accuse me of killing his roses when I was spraying mine with Roseclear, so it could be revenge.
I'd say that, if possible, a high fence is a good solution. We haven't done it, because the boundary is at the front of our house and also because we haven't quite got the heart to blank him out - he could need help one day and we'll be old ourselves in time (though only 27 at the moment, of course). I'm not a saint, believe me, it is just good to have a sense of proportion.
No point in starting feuds, it probably won't alter things if the neighbour is malicious. Dialogue could be useful with friendly people though. I'm wondering if my Acer died from animal pee. I had a friend come to visit with her dog and another neighbour has several cats. I love animals so I couldn't complain if that is the case.