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What does Grandma want?
Does the old lady like the plants? If she does, leave them. It's a gift. It wasn't meant kindly, but it's still a pleasant thing. If she doesn't like them, offer to take them out or move them.
Plus, you might try working out a deal for helping her with the yard work and house maintenance. Ladies of a certain generation are very concerned about taking "charity." You might offer her an exchange. Does she quilt or cook pies or something? Can she watch your house when you go on vacation? Any token amount of exchange might help her accept assistance from the neighbors.