Improving the look of your driveway

Great first impressions start with your driveway. And it makes perfect sense to welcome spring with a fine landscaped driveway. This also includes the design elements that are on either side of the drive, as well as those that are running at the top and at the bottom of it. You can make your driveway attractive by using all sorts of materials from softscape to hardscape options.

Make A Good Entrance Better
Does your driveway add a scar on the other landscaping around the home or does it add depth to the entire look of your home. Without spending a fortune, you can choose to be creative and have a very low cost landscape that is attractive and welcoming.

Less is more. For example, if you are looking for minimal work, do not plant a flower bush at the end of your driveway where the plants can be ruined by those in your neighbourhood. Instead, use an attractive fence or a rock garden. Another important aspect is the footpath to the home. Do not use any design elements that will be in the way of the normal foot traffic. You don’t want to visitors going out of their way, or worse, trampling your plants to reach your door.

Attractive Hardscape Fixtures
Common options include walls and fences, which can add distinction and accent your driveway. A small fence can add character and colour to the landscape. Use hanging baskets or lanterns on the fence for more charm. A large rock can be especially interesting, particularly when it has multiple colours. You can plant grasses and small flowers in the cracks of stones to create even more decorative looks.

Low Cost Softscape Fixtures
On a limited budget, just landscaping along the sides of the driveway is an excellent option. It will cost little, yet add lots of beauty to your landscape design. As for softscape options appropriate to driveway areas, many things will work, such as a flower bed or groundcover along the driveway. This will create a border that is interesting and separates the lawn from the actual driveway.

Another thing to consider is the curved driveway. If your driveway has a curve in it, a great idea is to add a focal point -- something to make a statement. For example, you can have a beautiful tree, a flower bed, or a rock garden there. Whatever it is it should be beautiful because the curve will focus attention at that point of your driveway. You can use water gardens, a wishing well, as well as many other types of elements to enhance this area and have it look amazing.

Doing these landscaping operations can completely transform the entrance to your home. In a simple, affordable way, you can add character and depth to your landscape design around your driveway.