Are they engaging in outrageous behaviour, or just being lazy?

[veroguittar]

My adjacent resident is an unmarried individual in his early 70s, who lived in the same place with his parents till their passing, and who relied on them for all his needs. After the death of the previous owners, he employed a gardener for a few years. However, it has been a considerable amount of time since then, and he has neglected both the home and the garden. For instance, a section of his garage roof is missing, and the shrubs extend beyond the pavement.

Located two doors away, on the other side, his spouse passed away three years ago, and in a similar manner, he has made no changes to his garden since that time. Once again, shrubs extend over the edge of the sidewalk. Given his enthusiasm for birdwatching, it is plausible that he engages in active wildlife observation. However, throughout his wife's lifetime, they took care of the garden.

Therefore, the issue arises - considering that both of these individuals are physically capable, may wilding potentially be used as a pretext for indolence?

Confession: If I were to become a widow, I would need to hire a gardener for my family as Mrs. B is the one responsible for gardening in our household.

[STAR89colin]

Consider To get precise answers to your queries, it is advisable to directly inquire the individuals involved.

[MBcarOWNER]

Presumably, they are aware of the condition of the garden and, due to a myriad of potential factors, are unable or disinclined to tend to it.
It is uncertain that we will ever get knowledge on this matter.

[BuickUS4]

Restoration of natural ecosystems through the reintroduction of native species and the removal of human intervention. We have a considerable number of such properties in the affluent and verdant region of South West London.

Elderly couples and widows aged 70 and above who are unable or unable to exert the effort, concentration, or financial resources required to delegate tasks to others. Even in mansions worth millions of pounds.

Typically, retired individuals tend to have the most well-maintained gardens, but this is not always the case.

[Germancars]

Rewilding, also known as wilding, refers to the process of restoring and reintroducing natural habitats and species to an area that has been heavily impacted I had to search for them using the Google search engine.

[vendimoto55]

For what it's worth I fully agree with the statement made above.
It is implausible for you to ascertain the circumstances or motives of those two homes just based on the little information you have provided.
However, it is quite likely that both elderly individuals have lost the urge to stay updated on matters that formerly had little interest for them. It is likely that they are not paying much attention to the neglect, and they may be feeling overwhelmed.
If you perceive that it is "detracting from the ambiance of your neighbourhood" and you need an enhancement in this regard, then maybe...?
You have the opportunity to demonstrate good neighbourliness by making the effort to visit these two individuals. Engage in conversation with them and attentively listen to what they have to say. You will get the answers without needing to ask, and you could have the ability to assist them in restoring their life to a positive trajectory. Undoubtedly, the key factor in creating a desirable community is the presence of considerate and cooperative neighbours.

[veroguittar]

Thank you for the responses. We have made attempts with our next neighbour, I assure you, including compensating our grandson to remove the unwanted plants from his driveway...