This is going to cost them big bucks

[gsdx]

My neighbours are growing quite the weed garden in front of their house. This photo was taken a few weeks ago and the weeds had grown another half metre and were overhanging about half the sidewalk. (You can see their actual garden hidden behind the weeds near the veranda.)

This afternoon, a city worker came by with a huge gas-powered weed whacker and mowed it all down to the left side of that hydro pole you see there.

Of course, they'll be getting a bill from the city for that one.

 

[rebelde33]

They had it coming...

 

[star-warrior]

Have they died and are slowly dessicating into mummies in their property?

 

[gsdx]

Have they died and are slowly dessicating into mummies in their property?

No. They're students.

 

[rebelde33]

Have they died and are slowly dessicating into mummies in their property?

That was too funny! Thanks for making my day.

 

[star-warrior]

Actually I agree with noelie. It has a bit of rural country charm.

 

[star-warrior]

No. They're students.

You don't have much luck with neighbours, do you?

 

[star-warrior]

That was too funny! Thanks for making my day.

It seemed like the only logical explanation

 

[jimm04]

I actually like 'wild' gardens etc.

I thought the photo was purty

I prefer garbage gardens...

 

[954dude]

Here in Fort Lauderdale area, you can get a fine for having weeds in your front yard. Wonder whats taking them so long to cut it.

 

[gsdx]

I prefer garbage gardens...

That's what was happening in that yard. People throwing their empty water bottles and pop tins and stuff in there.

 

[gingentleman]

Actually, when I saw the picture with the assorted growy things that was what I thought it was. I've seen people TRY for that look.

Quite right. There are many who strive for the "prairie reclaimation" look.

 

[sixthson]

If it is anything like here, the homeowners were sent at least a couple of notices to tend to their yard. When that fails, the city takes care of it and the homeowner is billed. If the homeowner does not pay up, the amount is added to their property taxes. We all know what happens if you don't pay your property taxes. Either way, the city gets it's money.

Who wants to live next to a dump? It devalues property and attracts vermin.

 

[gsdx]

If it is anything like here, the homeowners were sent at least a couple of notices to tend to their yard.

Ditto here, but I think there may be only 1 notice.

 

[Garawr]

I'd be pissed if it were my lawn they cut. Of course, the only reason I'd have for that is so I could obsess over the growth of the weeds and catalog their reproduction.

I like botany go away D:

 

[sixthson]

Being students, they're probably renting the place, and the owner won't know about it until he gets his property tax — after they've fled.

It's the landlord's obligation to keep an eye on his property. Anyone who has ever rented to students know they require more attention than any other.

 

[LilBit]

Isn't yard maintenance the landlord's responsibility anyway?

 

[LilBit]

Hmm... I guess my old landlord was just really generous, then.

 

[Kester]

Woah.

And I though I had some gardening to do.

 

[gsdx]

There wouldn't have been a problem had they kept the weeds trimmed back so they didn't encroach upon the sidewalk. Seriously, if two people were passing in opposite directions, one would either have to walk through the weeds or step onto the street. I was coming home with my grocery cart the other day and I had to wait for someone to pass.