Had a similar experience inspecting one last summer—looked like something straight out of Hobbiton once it filled in, honestly pretty awesome. But yeah, client mentioned weeds popping up constantly...guess nature doesn't care about aesthetics as much as we do, huh?
Had a similar inspection a couple years back, and honestly, the weeds weren't as big of an issue as you'd think. Sure, they popped up here and there, but after the first season, the plants we actually wanted took over pretty well. Nature might not care about aesthetics, but it does have its own balance. Sometimes it's just about giving it enough time to sort itself out...
Had something similar happen when we moved in last year. The inspection made it seem like our roof was basically a jungle waiting to happen, but honestly, after pulling out the worst of it, things settled down. Not sure I'd trust nature entirely to sort itself out though—maybe I'm just impatient, but some of those weeds were stubborn as hell. Still, you're right about balance; once the good stuff got established, it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected.
Had a similar issue at one property I manage—inspection made it sound like we'd need a machete to get through. Turned out, once we got rid of the worst offenders, regular maintenance and a bit of patience did wonders. Still, I wouldn't underestimate how quickly things can spiral if you let it slide too long... weeds have a sneaky way of making a comeback. Did you end up using any treatments or just manual removal?
Manual removal's a good start, but honestly, adding a mild herbicide afterward can save you a lot of headaches. Just spray lightly, wait a week or two, then follow up with regular checks—keeps things manageable without constant battles.
