Recording officially is definitely smart, but honestly hedges can sometimes make things worse. My neighbor took our hedge planting as passive-aggressive...ended up having more awkward convos than before. Clear markers or fences might feel blunt, but they save headaches later.
I completely agree about hedges sometimes causing unintended tension. I've seen similar situations where neighbors misinterpret landscaping choices as subtle boundary statements. Clear fencing or markers, while initially feeling a bit stark, often clarify intentions upfront and prevent misunderstandings down the line. Plus, from an investment perspective, defined boundaries can actually enhance property value and appeal to future buyers—something worth considering if you're holding onto land long-term.
"Clear fencing or markers, while initially feeling a bit stark, often clarify intentions upfront and prevent misunderstandings down the line."
Totally get what you're saying here. Had a client once who chose a lovely row of flowering shrubs instead of a fence—looked amazing until the neighbor assumed it was communal gardening space... awkward. A simple fence would've saved some headaches (and friendly pie apologies).
Had a similar issue myself:
- Thought boundary markers were unnecessary expenses at first.
- Neighbor started parking his trailer on my side, assuming it was unused land.
- Ended up paying more to sort it out later...lesson learned the hard way.
Boundary markers can help, sure, but honestly, a clear survey and proper documentation upfront usually does the trick. I've seen clients avoid disputes altogether by just having solid paperwork in hand...cheaper than sorting out misunderstandings later.
