Dear Amy: These lovely people do not care at all about their garden.
They whack down the whole thing to the dirt every fall, cleaning it like it’s a bathroom.Advertisement
Time is of the essence. There is a short window where this can be taken care of, before I have to wait another year, and then it will be twice as bad.Dear Good Neighbor: First, you should acknowledge the possibility that your neighbors like to look out and see this carpet of glossy leaves sprinkled with yellow flowers in early spring. They may see it as the perfect, low-effort landscape that requires no mowing or maintenance.
So before approaching your neighbors, you should prepare yourself for the idea that they either like what they have, or simply don’t want to change. Do not assume that they don’t care.Acknowledge that this plant is a pretty harbinger of spring.Offer to redesign and re-landscape the affected area, at your effort and expense.
Do not criticize their yard, their crew, or their taste, but do be honest that the plant is creeping over into your yard, and so your offer has some benefit to you. Review some options with them for replacing this plant with other low-growing flowering woodland plants that won’t create problems.If they agree, draw up a plan, have them sign a standard contract, and waive all your fees.We like to haggle over the questions and your responses. We don’t always agree with each other, or with you.Dear Faithful: I am frequently stumped , which is why I rely on my background as a reporter to research answers.
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