Fence/neighbor/dog issue

[Primalzer]

So this isn't going to be he typical bad neighbor/fence issue.

I have a great set of neighbors right next to me. They love to garden and are always friendly. They keep their yard and garden fairly well maintained. The problem comes with what they have planted along my chain link fence line. Grape vines and currants (basically a smaller eastern European style grape.) Both are highly toxic to dogs, if you weren't aware. Our dog loves to eat ANYTHING on our side of the fence. The neighbors do a reasonably good job of keeping those plants on their side, but some fruit does come through. I have talked to them, and they do their best, but things get through.

I really don't want to put a tall wooden fence that would block sun to their plants. I've tried to find the chain link fence weave in clear and non-UV blocking, but it doesn't seem like that's a very common request given those weaves are generally for privacy. I've also nixed sheets of plexiglass just for sheer cost reason (probably a few hundred in plexiglass alone). I thought maybe some heavy duty clear plastic sheeting.

Anyone else have any ideas that I may be missing? And no the dog doesn't want to learn not eat stuff #labproblems

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[Blownbyyou]

Did you ask if they could move the plants?

 

[Primalzer]

They've got them lining 2 sides of the backyard. There's really no place for them to really move these. There's a pretty significant language barrier too

 

[DEEZUZ]

Put up screening or very fine netting.

 

[Primalzer]

Never thought about screen, I think that would definitely work!

 

[stock-t-bird]

man,thats a tough call...almost a no win situation..put up a real(pvc privacy) fence...spend $$ & piss off neighbors or deal with it....work it out verbally or just spend the $$$ for your privacy is all I got,sorry just a thought

 

[jason05gt]

Put an electric fence up and make that area off limits.

 

[ChrisRac]

Chicken wire?

 

[10thSVT_03]

You shouldn't have to do anything! They're responsible for their own stuff. If it starts coming through the fence hack it down. Or a little roundup and than it's oh well. When my neighbor expressed concern over a branch overhanging from a tree in my yard I did the neighborly thing. Chopped that shit down. I worry about my dogs like my kids and they come before my neighbors. Do what's best for you and your pup. No one else will look out for you and yours.

 

[Bub]

they make thin plastic privacy bars for chain link, that should help an youd only need to do the area of their garden, it sort of weaves between the links iirc

 

[Primalzer]

You shouldn't have to do anything! They're responsible for their own stuff. If it starts coming through the fence hack it down. Or a little roundup and than it's oh well. When my neighbor expressed concern over a branch overhanging from a tree in my yard I did the neighborly thing. Chopped that shit down. I worry about my dogs like my kids and they come before my neighbors. Do what's best for you and your pup. No one else will look out for you and yours.

They come and will take care of branches and vines coming onto my side. I told them they can come to my side and trim whatever they need. This is more for the random bits that come over naturally through wind and rain, etc. looking for something that'll prevent those bits from wandering over.

It's definitely not to the point where I'd even think about RoundUp'ing plants. We have a great relationship, and I would want to ruin that.

 

[wombat]

We have a great relationship, and I would want to ruin that.

Dick.

 

[Flyn]

Is there room in their yard for them to move the plants?

I like the electric fence idea. It's some trenching and wire laying then a bit of doggie training.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Electric fence or privacy fence

 

[importcrew]

Like mentioned previousl, chicken fence. They make them in various grid sizes. Get one of the smaller grid sized ones and put it up along the area needed. Should still provide plenty of sunlight and whatnot to go through while protecting your dog.

 

[FESTER665]

We used a clear mesh on the tops of our reef tanks because there were certain types of fish that will jump out of the tank... Not sure if that might do something for your needs?

 

[Fish]

Maybe do a box of your own plants over there to keep the dog away and keep the blow over into your plant box instead of your yard?

 

[lightning2003]

If you're trying to keep a good relationship. Might sound strange but look at screens that you would use to make window screens relatively cheap gives you some privacy and also provides light to their plants. I've seen roles that are 36" to 60" depending on how tall the fence is.

 

[Blood on Blood]

36 x 84 in or 48 x 84 in storm door screens. Approx $10 a roll at the big box hardware stores

 

[torquelover]

36 x 84 in or 48 x 84 in storm door screens. Approx $10 a roll at the big box hardware stores

Pet screening at Menards. Made to stretch, not tear. Goes on sale often.

 

[LoveSpank]

Spray with roundup, wait a few days and ask what happen to the vines? Dog>anyvine

 

[TCG Member 5219]

flame thrower the grapes off. Quick and easy.

 

[Eagle]

 

[Primalzer]

Pet screening at Menards. Made to stretch, not tear. Goes on sale often.

Will definitely stop by this week and take a look. 5' fences make it tough to get one roll to stretch across. Probably have to go vertical.

Ideas on attachment? Initial thoughts are zip ties, just worried they'd tear through.

 

[10thSVT_03]

They come and will take care of branches and vines coming onto my side. I told them they can come to my side and trim whatever they need. This is more for the random bits that come over naturally through wind and rain, etc. looking for something that'll prevent those bits from wandering over.

It's definitely not to the point where I'd even think about RoundUp'ing plants. We have a great relationship, and I would want to ruin that.

Plant some arborvitae along the fence line a couple feet apart.