Sunday, February 12, 2012

BEEN TRYING TO DEAL WITH IT FOR 5+ YEARS! Need fast-growing shrub/tree for west side of so.cal home!?

Thanks in advance for answers.

We have very LOUD neighbors, whose 5 kids play basketball and shred their skateboard rail til the wee hours, especially in the summer. All 4 of our bedroom windows are within 10 feet of their driveway(basketball hoop and rail therein). Although we've asked them several times to wrap it up, and they comply, they still don't permanently get it. We have planted Japanese Yew on that side, but I swear, the bushes have grown only about 6 inches taller since I planted them 2 years ago. I need something fast-growing, and space-filling to replace them with ASAP.

We live in Southern California, and the front of our home faces north, the side in question is the west side. Any suggestions, please? Thanks again!

BEEN TRYING TO DEAL WITH IT FOR 5+ YEARS! Need fast-growing shrub/tree for west side of so.cal home!?
What about ficus? I see this used as a divider or gate replacement and it grows fast and thick. Bamboo also grows fast but I'm not sure it would be thick enough to effectively block sound. Both of these plants can be invasive and spread like crazy. Talk to your local nusery.



I know they do well in So.Cal. since I live there and have both of these. We have a neighbors swimming pool right outside our bedroom with two screaming little girls. Of course they don't swim until 9pm when my kids are in bed. Some people are just rude.
Reply:Yes,I agree most noise ordinances are for 10 pm after that it is a violation and call as often as you need to it will get attention at some point.There is a shrub called "wall of china" it grows really fast from Michigan Bulb co. Have seen this to block highway noise.Neighbors should always be conderiate and if they aren't then the police is your recourse.
Reply:you planted the right kind of tree believe it or not :(



There are a few options you can do (none are involving tree/bushes):

a) after 10:00 call the police (have to do this on my neighbor across the street every weekend).

b) put egg shell cartons on the inside of your windows. Yes this will look bad but it will block out the sound. Just have to have curtains to block the site of the cartons.

c) accidentily break the skate rail/ramp ;)
Reply:You should not have to go to such extremes. Having asked them before, it is now the duty of your police department to uphold the noise ordinances of your community. Ask the police how many times they have to be told before they get a fine. Then call and call.


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