Sorry Marie, with respect I have to disagree with you. Can you imagine how the streets would look if everyone just ignored their overgrown and untidy gardens?Some folk don't cut back overgrown trees which come right out on to the pavement. Trees in rear gardens can become a problem for neighbours if they are not controlled resulting in damage to fences and neighbouring property. This we have experienced from first hand and it is an ongoing matter.Each of us has a responsibility not to cause problems for others, and one would hope if a neighbour was unable to cope with their garden then someone, say a friendly neighbour or relative, would pop along and give then a little help.When old sofas, mattresses, piles of junk are allowed to accummulate in gardens. not only is it an ugly sight but it will surely attract rats. The same goes for those homes who can't be bothered to recycle properly, food left in black bags which are then ripped open by rats and foxes and strewn across the pavement. Surely you don't agree with this?It makes no sense whatsoever to live in a property, whether as a householder or renting from a landlord to live in absolute filth. Perhaps this is the reason some of our streets are strewn with rubbish, some people just cannot be bothered and don't see it as their problem.I for one would prefer to live in a place which is clean and tidy.
Jean F Fernandez ● 4688d