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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just write a note back saying you usually take care of the dandelions and were out of town, which was when they got away from you.  And you'll take care of it now that you're back.

OP, I think part of your irritation is that the neighbor is implying that you are not a diligent homeowner/good neighbor.  This note addresses and corrects that perception.  And, the last line is the polite way to say, "And get off my lawn!" which may or may not be heeded--but if the neighbor gets corrected on the first issue and sees that you ARE trying, they may not be as quick to come over and pull up the dandelions.

The good news is that unlike where I used to live (Southern California), you have seasons, that help naturally bring to close or give a breather to little bubbling wars like this.  The worst is the constant escalation that comes with a never-ending growing cycle.

As an aside, I hope you don't put weed killer on the dandelions.[/quote]

OP here, I think you're right about why I'm irritated. Thanks for your suggestions. We really do try to keep up the house/yard well and maintain good curb appeal, and we try to be good neighbors by doing things like shoveling her driveway/sidewalk when it snows, and so to get that note after all our other efforts just really rubbed me the wrong way. We're not willing to use weed killer due to its negative effects on the environment (and potential health effects on humans; we have small children who play on the lawn) while she's someone who has the lawn chemical truck there every month. I have the forked weed-remover tool that I use to remove the entire plant, including taproot, so it's extra irritating to have to hunt around for the plant plus the flower head she's picked. Maybe I will look into that tortoise  :D [/quote]

Just another suggestion too if you plan to go away.  Let her know in advance you've made arrangements to have the dandelions take care of (pay a neighbor kids $5?)[/quote]

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