Can somebody explain what's so wrong about what this man did? (dogs peeing on his plants)

[Anonymous]

I looked at the house on google street view and, wow, the main floor sure is a fishbowl.

I don't have a problem with the spikes, but I also don't get the landscaping scheme, or the insistence on this specific type of bush. I wouldn't be surprised if the bushes are also not well suited for the soil and moisture level of that spot. In looking up requirements for Japanese yews it seems that they max out at a zone 7...which is really pushing it in Arlington of late because this area is creeping toward being a zone 8--they may not make it irregardless of dogs peeing on them or not. I see this a lot in my neighborhood, evergreens can just up and die because the conditions aren't right for them, and it has nothing to do with dogs peeing on them since they are planted far away from the sidewalk.

[Anonymous]

More proof that Nextdoor is one of the most miserable places on the internet and too many dog owners are entitled jerks.

It’s stupid to plant those so close to the sidewalk but the spikes seem like a reasonable solution until the bushes are established.

[Anonymous]

I think it's weird to care so much about shrubs and feel like he should pick hardier plants. They said, it's his property and I don't have an issue with scat mats. I have used a different version to keep my own cats off countertops.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I looked at the house on google street view and, wow, the main floor sure is a fishbowl.

I don't have a problem with the spikes, but I also don't get the landscaping scheme, or the insistence on this specific type of bush. I wouldn't be surprised if the bushes are also not well suited for the soil and moisture level of that spot. In looking up requirements for Japanese yews it seems that they max out at a zone 7...which is really pushing it in Arlington of late because this area is creeping toward being a zone 8--they may not make it irregardless of dogs peeing on them or not. I see this a lot in my neighborhood, evergreens can just up and die because the conditions aren't right for them, and it has nothing to do with dogs peeing on them since they are planted far away from the sidewalk.

So? If they are not your bushes, MYOB and be a considerate, civilized neighbor.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

Someone would complain about the fence, and say “he could’ve gotten these harmless plastic spikes instead”

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Exactly.

Spoiled complainers who like drama, is all.

Cue the resident Mean Girl to direct all neighborhood dog owners to that property, because that is her current purpose in life.

Oh please. This guy is a reactive jerk. I think that's what's true here - if HE put up a fence, he'd probably also stand there screaming while anyone walked by. So yeah when you're a jerk to the world, the world delivers it right back.

You don't seem to get it. You think he bought that big, new expensive house by having time to engage with spiteful people (with too much time on their hands, to antagonize their new neighbors)?

I mean, he may not be right, but people don't have to go out of their way (or not, maybe it comes naturally) to be total arseholes, either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't move to a neighborhood with sidewalks and lots of dogs, then plant bushes that can't tolerate dog pee.

You have to plant for the place where you are - it's no good putting in plants that aren't hardy enough to withstand the normal goings on of your area. That's lesson 1 in gardening.

I disagree. I would say do not move to a corner lot, where neighbors think your yard is a public park.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The guy is being a dramatic a-hole. It's f-ing plant.

The dog owners are being dramatic a-holes. It's f-ing dog pee on expensive plants.

I protect my rose bushes from my own dogs in my own backyard. I don't think that's being dramatic, I think that's protecting my garden that I spent lots of money on!

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Yeah, but trash gonna trash.

[Anonymous]

I like his house too. We’re not dog people but when you live on a corner there’s only so much you can do, I think I’d plant a hardy evergreen border at the corner and put nicer plants inside the edge where they are more protected.

[Anonymous]

I will never understand why people get pets that they don't want to be responsible for. I mean really, why??

The excuse making is ridiculous. Keep your dogs off of private property that does not belong to you. There doesn't have to be a sign, fence, spikes, or rose bushes for you to not do this. Why is it so difficult for so many dog owners to understand this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

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Just put up a fence if you don't dogs to pee or poo in your yard.

[Anonymous]

Team Plant Man! It’s really not such a big deal to keep the dogs away from those plants. If you’re walking your dog in the neighborhood, there are plenty of other places. Those mats look ugly but if they are protecting his shrubs, that’s OK by me.

Signed,
Dog owner

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

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Just put up a fence if you don't dogs to pee or poo in your yard.

God forbid dog owners are responsible enough to prevent this in the first place. Such special, lazy, entitled snowflakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

Someone would complain about the fence, and say “he could’ve gotten these harmless plastic spikes instead”

+1

Exactly.

Spoiled complainers who like drama, is all.

Cue the resident Mean Girl to direct all neighborhood dog owners to that property, because that is her current purpose in life.

Oh please. This guy is a reactive jerk. I think that's what's true here - if HE put up a fence, he'd probably also stand there screaming while anyone walked by. So yeah when you're a jerk to the world, the world delivers it right back.

Disagree. If you look at his house, I would say he is the type of fellow who doesn't have time for their shenanigans.

But if you look at his actions--i.e. sign and the spikes, he apparently DOES have time for shenanigans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

Someone would complain about the fence, and say “he could’ve gotten these harmless plastic spikes instead”

+1

Exactly.

Spoiled complainers who like drama, is all.

Cue the resident Mean Girl to direct all neighborhood dog owners to that property, because that is her current purpose in life.

Oh please. This guy is a reactive jerk. I think that's what's true here - if HE put up a fence, he'd probably also stand there screaming while anyone walked by. So yeah when you're a jerk to the world, the world delivers it right back.

Disagree. If you look at his house, I would say he is the type of fellow who doesn't have time for their shenanigans.

But if you look at his actions--i.e. sign and the spikes, he apparently DOES have time for shenanigans.

If nothing, he is resourceful. Don't know where anyone got the idea he was yelling at people? Maybe he was, I don't live there, I have no idea. But I do know that if the opposing neighbors make him out to be the bad guy, then they see that as their victory. I have seen it in my own neighborhood. People generally don't get involved in the drama - IF they are good neighbors and genuinely good people - but you would be surprised at how some people, especially if they are the territorial type, act. Grown adults can really be bullies, sometimes for no reason other than having to be right.

Again, I don't live there, so I have no idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

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Just put up a fence if you don't dogs to pee or poo in your yard.

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If it is anything like Fairfax County, if he puts up a fence, assuming it is allowed on a corner lot, those neighbors will be complaining like their world is on fire. I have seen neighbors like these call the cops over nothing, and when the cops arrived, took the (guy in a similar situation's) side. BOY, did that set the neighbors off, further - more false complaints ensued, over nothing. If they harass him enough, I hope he sues them, frankly. A lien on one or more of their houses might be nice.

This guy just landed in the wrong neighborhood. He needs people more like him. I don't think this has anything to do with the bushes, at all. I think this neighborhood is inhospitable about his new, shiny house. I bet they would not feel that way if he had some awkward add ons, maybe like they do.