{"id":41001,"date":"2026-04-01T18:18:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=41001"},"modified":"2026-04-01T18:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:18:38","slug":"tiktoker-says-neighbour-throwing-cigarette-butts-in-his-extensive-corridor-garden-sparks-debate-over-shared-hdb-spaces-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=41001","title":{"rendered":"TikToker Says Neighbour Throwing Cigarette Butts In His \u201cExtensive\u201d Corridor Garden; Sparks Debate Over Shared HDB Spaces Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Corridor gardening is a common sight in many HDB estates, but one Singapore content creator\u2019s experience has sparked debate about the use of shared residential spaces.<\/p>\n

TikToker Jeremiah Su (@thejeremiahsu), a plant enthusiast<\/a>, recently posted a video lamenting about his neighbour <\/a>throwing cigarette butts in his potted plants.<\/p>\n

In the clip, he explained that he has been gardening since the pandemic and has built what he described as a \u201cvery, very extensive garden\u201d outside his corner HDB flat<\/a>, extending along the common corridor.<\/p>\n

He added that he believes the culprit is his upstairs neighbour, and acknowledged that such incidents are part of living in close quarters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe live in a shared space, in a shared world. Funny stuff like this can happen,\u201d he said, adding that he would not dwell on the issue and would continue tending to his plants.<\/p>\n

While some netizens sympathised with Jeremiah and called out the neighbour\u2019s actions, the video went viral online for a different reason.<\/p>\n

Discussions soon centred on the extent of his use of the common corridor, even sparking a debate on Reddit<\/a> over whether people should be allowed to grow plants freely in shared spaces.<\/p>\n

Netizens divided over \u2018shared space\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Reddit, many users questioned whether Jeremiah\u2019s garden had gone beyond what is acceptable in a common area.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe plant until other side of the floor? That\u2019s a little too much?\u201d one commenter wrote, while another said: \u201cThat\u2019s public space. No longer his plant.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some also pointed out what they saw as irony in his statement about shared living.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018We live in a shared space in a shared world\u2019, then proceeds to put his plants in other people\u2019s spaces,\u201d a user commented.<\/p>\n

Others felt that while gardening is fine, it should be kept within reasonable limits.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe reasonable. Keep a few plants near your gate and it\u2019s give and take. Don\u2019t treat the corridor as your personal property,\u201d one wrote.<\/p>\n

There were also comments asking where the line should be drawn, especially in communal spaces like corridors and void decks, as well as concerns\u00a0about safety and hygiene.<\/p>\n

Some netizens raised practical concerns, including whether the plants could obstruct walkways, attract pests, or pose fire safety risks.<\/p>\n

Guidelines from NParks state that corridor gardens should maintain at least 1.2 metres of clear space for emergency access, with plants kept neatly against walls and not obstructing walkways.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah later responded to some comments on TikTok, saying that his plants do not obstruct the walkway and that his immediate neighbour has no issues with the setup.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy neighbour and I actually maintain our corridor together. They love my plants [which are] not blocking anything,\u201d he wrote, adding that one \u201ccan actually breakdance along our corridor\u201d.<\/p>\n

So, would you be okay if your neighbour used the shared space outside your unit?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n