Good Neighbor Etiquette

Keeping the peace with your neighbors requires a little awareness on your part. It means knowing how your yard looks and taking pains to keep it up. It also involves an attitude of mutual respect for each other's property. Here are a few tips that can help. 

Keep your yard looking nice

A yard that's neat looks attractive and adds value to the neighborhood. Excessive debris, weeds, or a lawn in need of mowing are hard to miss. You can keep your yard tidy by mowing the grass and picking up debris.

You can also pull up weeds periodically. Make sure there's no garbage or litter in sight. Any toys or other personal items should be picked up and stored away.

Keep noise to a minimum during late evening and early morning hours

You and your family may want to use your backyard at times. However, there are some stipulations. If you choose to talk, that's fine. An indoor voice isn't always necessary, but it's neighborly to keep the volume at a reasonable level.

Inform your neighbors of any yard work in advance

Landscaping and mowing are needed on a regular basis. They involve making a lot of noise. It's important to keep your yard up. Taking care to ensure that no debris ends up in your neighbor's yard requires awareness and caution.

Projects such as tree trimming require a lot of caution. Trees can fall over into your neighbor's yard by accident. Be sure to discuss options with your contractor and inform your neighbors before you start. A tree removal service like Forrest Stump can take care of the problem. 

Plan parties and social events carefully

Guests should always feel welcome in your home. But you need to plan parties and other social events with finesse.

Keeping the noise to a minimum when you have guests over is vital to good neighbor relations. As a host, you are responsible for your guests, so it's wise to encourage them to have fun responsibly. This includes directing them to park on the street instead of on your neighbor's lawn.

Keep children and pets away from your neighbor's yard

Children thrive on spontaneity during active play. When outdoors, they may run into your neighbor's yard. Having rules in place is an excellent preventive measure. Make sure you encourage your kids to respect boundaries by staying in your yard.

It's good for dogs to romp around outside. But let's face it, no one likes their rose garden being destroyed when a dog starts digging. You can keep an eye on your pooch, but a good fence from Fence Mall is a better measure for keeping your dog and child in your yard.

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