My lawn is dying—any tips?

Hey guys, I really need some advice here. So, I own a house out in a rural area, and my property extends about 60 feet from the front door before you even hit the main road. I actually put a lot of work into a little ditch area right there—laid down drainage pipes, brought in fresh topsoil, leveled everything out perfectly... I’ve been keeping it looking sharp, too. But lately, it feels like people just can't help themselves. Every other week, someone decides to swing their tractor with a trailer or a massive truck right over my yard. It’s driving me nuts! So, quick question
How much of that dirt strip is actually legally mine? And more importantly, can I put up some small posts or maybe line it with some heavy stones to stop these folks from trampling and destroying the lawn in front of my place?

Nobody here can tell you where your property line actually sits.

Just hire a surveyor to map out your lot, and then you'll know exactly where your land ends and what you can legally fence in.

Emily Fowler6 said:Hey guys, I really need some advice here. So, I own a house out in a rural area, and my property extends about 60 feet from the front door before you even hit the main road. I actually put a lot of work into a little ditch area right there—laid down drainage pipes, brought in fresh topsoil, leveled everything out perfectly... I’ve been keeping it looking sharp, too. But lately, it feels like people just can't help themselves. Every other week, someone decides to swing their tractor with a trailer or a massive truck right over my yard. It’s driving me nuts! So, quick question
How much of that dirt strip is actually legally mine? And more importantly, can I put up some small posts or maybe line it with some heavy stones to stop these folks from trampling and destroying the lawn in front of my place?

You’re totally within your rights to fence off your property, regardless of how far back your house sits from the edge.

Now, look, conceding a meter or two from the edge of the road isn't really an option if you want that building permit approved, but that certainly doesn't mean you can't set down some larger stones or perhaps a few sturdy bollards near the street to ensure people stop parking on your property or attempting those clumsy U-turns right in front of your driveway.

Emily Fowler6 said:Hey guys, I really need some advice here. So, I own a house out in a rural area, and my property extends about 60 feet from the front door before you even hit the main road. I actually put a lot of work into a little ditch area right there—laid down drainage pipes, brought in fresh topsoil, leveled everything out perfectly... I’ve been keeping it looking sharp, too. But lately, it feels like people just can't help themselves. Every other week, someone decides to swing their tractor with a trailer or a massive truck right over my yard. It’s driving me nuts! So, quick question
How much of that dirt strip is actually legally mine? And more importantly, can I put up some small posts or maybe line it with some heavy stones to stop these folks from trampling and destroying the lawn in front of my place?

Okay, so I went ahead and set up some stones about five feet from the road. Right then, my neighbor from across the street comes charging over—he’s clearly not happy about it—and starts screaming his head off. He's claiming the land is half mine and half his, and saying I don't have any right to touch it. Apparently, now he won't have a spot to turn his tractor around for a couple of days, so he's throwing a total fit. Honestly? I just finished my stonework and walked away while he was busy yelling about how he's going to sue me and everything else under the sun. It sounds so ridiculous to me. As far as I know, nobody should be using heavy farm equipment on a public shoulder anyway. Plus, this guy has parked like ten pieces of equipment in front of his own place that sit there all year long, and he only mows his lawn twice a summer, yet he's trying to come after me? I highly doubt it's even legal for people to be spinning around on public property and dragging mud and dirt all over the roadway...
this is gonna be wild!

You could easily salt his tail. Honestly, you might even want to call the local code enforcement officer to report him for failing to mow the lawn or clear the sand from the driveway. When I mentioned that the property isn't yours, my point was this: if you waived those rights when you secured your building permit, then it’s no longer yours; however, if you haven't officially signed those rights away, then it is absolutely your responsibility, and I would personally suggest placing the boundary even closer to the street just to force him to turn around. It is truly delightful when someone fills up a trailer with corn and then attempts to pull a U-turn on your freshly manicured lawn—especially when the grass is still a bit damp.