Gardening together peacefully within a community? These commune-wide garden standards could make you question your actions
In the heart of every community lies a garden, a tranquil oasis that brings joy and life to its inhabitants. However, it's essential to remember that gardens aren't isolated entities; they share boundaries with neighbours' spaces. Here's a guide to garden etiquette, helping you maintain a harmonious relationship with your neighbours while enjoying your outdoor haven.
First and foremost, it's crucial to respect the shared boundaries. Collaborating with neighbours on garden fence ideas can be beneficial, but it's important to clarify the location of the fence before making decisions. Remember, what might seem like a minor adjustment could potentially encroach on someone else's property.
When it comes to garden maintenance, cleanliness is key. Maintaining a clean garden can help prevent unwanted visitors like rats and other pests. Discarded rubbish or food scraps can create an environment for pests like rats, mice, and insects. So, ensure to dispose of waste properly, using sturdy waste bags when a garden waste bin isn't sufficient for waste disposal.
Garden work can sometimes be noisy, especially when using power tools. Most councils recommend carrying out noisy work between 8 am and 6 pm on weekdays. Being considerate with the volume of your music, especially when having guests over, is also advisable. Excessive noise outside of sociable hours can lead to complaints from neighbours and investigations under the Environmental Protection Act of 1990. Failure to comply with a warning notice can result in fines of up to £5,000.
Barbecuing can be a delightful way to enjoy the outdoors, but it's essential to be mindful of your neighbours. Positioning the BBQ towards the back of the garden, where it won't be a nuisance, or giving neighbours notice before starting cooking, is considerate practice. BBQing can be a nuisance if the smoke and greasy smell affect neighbours' clean washing or open windows and doors.
Garden tools can make various tasks easier. A stiff-bristled broom can make light work of many garden tasks, while extendable loppers are useful for cutting tougher stems in taller bushes and unruly hedges.
Lastly, it's important to respect the boundaries of your garden. Cutting down a tree that isn't yours can lead to disputes and potential fines. When transforming a garden on a budget, it's crucial to double-check what belongs to you before making changes to fences, hedges, or walls.
By following these simple guidelines, you can ensure that your garden remains a source of joy and harmony, not only for you but also for your neighbours. Happy gardening!
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