Ivy spread to neighbours house

anselld

G_M wrote: »

but if they were prepared to discuss options and compromises, I might be somewhat mollified.

That is the problem though, there is not really a sensible compromise in this situation. Still better to inform in advance but no point pretending its a consultation.

buglawton

I had massive amounts of ivy and the insects kept themselves to themselves. Got rid mainly because it was too rampant and difficult to maintain at the unreachable top parts of the house. It can start growing into the roof eaves and thick trunks can damage pipes, gutters and flashing. But if you're willing to have it maintained it's really not all that bad.

jellie

If the neighbour really wants ivy growing up their house, they could always plant their own.

FBaby

Everyone is entitled to their fears so no shame that you want to be limit exposure, but I personally would look for another house as this one doesn't seem appropriate for you.

It is a pity to go to such extreme, possibly causing real grief to your neighbour, just because of your fear, which might not even be alleviate because who knows, those creatures might decide to remain where they have lived for a long time, ivy or not.

Add to that is that if you go ahead with it against your neighbour's wishes, you might end up on one of those TV programmes.

silvercar

jellie wrote: »

If the neighbour really wants ivy growing up their house, they could always plant their own.

This x 10!

No reason why the neighbours can't plant their own rampant ivy.

We bought a house with ivy that had been neglected and overgrown and full of spiders. It is a relatively old house (built in 1930s) full of character - doesn't mean I have to cope with ivy I don't want.

KxMx

We are on the opposite of this, ivy growing up our outside wall to gutter height from neighbours garden.

We were perfectly happy with neighbour cutting from their side, and leaving the bits to die.

No new growth was our wish and neighbour has more than sorted to our satisfaction.

maisonette

Thanks all, I think the below sums it up - there'd be no consulation, it would be my plant on my property so I would 100% get rid of it. If the neighbours like it then I may suggest that I cut mine back but leave their side attached and offer to plant new ivy as a peace offering more than anything else.

anselld wrote: »

That is the problem though, there is not really a sensible compromise in this situation. Still better to inform in advance but no point pretending its a consultation.

G_M

anselld wrote: »

That is the problem though, there is not really a sensible compromise in this situation. Still better to inform in advance but no point pretending its a consultation.

Errr.... see my option 3!

Thanks all, I think the below sums it up - there'd be no consulation, it would be my plant on my property so I would 100% get rid of it. If the neighbours like it then I may suggest that I cut mine back but leave their side attached and offer to plant new ivy as a peace offering more than anything else.

If the origin and roots are on your side, and you cut them, then leaving their side attached won't help them - it will die. That solution is (probably - but ask them!) worse than cutting back both sides.

Yes, they could re-plant, but it will take years to grow back to the same extent. If they've lived there for years you will be impacting hugely on their environment.

"Bl**dy newcomers".

I really don't think its a good idea to buy a house where the first thing you plan to do is alienate the neighbours.

anselld

G_M wrote: »

Errr.... see my option 3!

Not a practical option in my view.

maisonette

G_M wrote: »

Errr.... see my option 3!


If the origin and roots are on your side, and you cut them, then leaving their side attached won't help them - it will die. That solution is (probably - but ask them!) worse than cutting back both sides.

Yes, they could re-plant, but it will take years to grow back to the same extent. If they've lived there for years you will be impacting hugely on their environment.

"Bl**dy newcomers".

I really don't think its a good idea to buy a house where the first thing you plan to do is alienate the neighbours.

True, but in the same breath why should I miss out on a house I'm interested in because of a plant I have no desire to have growing up my house! I'm leaning towards knocking on their door and asking if they like the ivy before I commit to offering...