Ordinarily I'm on the side of "what they do on their property is their business," but improperly stored fuel is a pretty big problem. If your homes are in such close proximity, he should be storing his fuel cans in a safety cabinet. I don't know if it's a law, but it's the smart thing.

Also, you may want to check with your local zoning office. I live in a little cowtown, but the only reason I was granted a home-occupancy business license was because I do not store machinery or fuel at my home. The laws may or may not be the same where you live, but it's worth looking into.

I don't think bamboo would help, and... you don't want to do that to yourself.

Dave

um, have you tried talking with the neighbor?

If there is a strong smell of gasoline off and on, then something is leaking. THAT can be an environmental and legal issue. Gasoline fumes are what ignite, creating a fire.

I had called the police because it is a landscaper yard. No one is home so there is no one to talk to, just the workers who I am not sure speak english.

If I smell it again (I haven't smelled anything in a few days, maybe just due to the wind shift) I will call the fire department and report it as a gas fume leak.
I live two doors down from the gas smelling yard, but the neighbors right nest door couldn't even open their windows due to the smell. If we band together it will help.

thanks for the responses, Cherry