Ideas for Landscaping a Driveway
Just like a front garden or pavement garden can add curb appeal to a house, so too can landscaping a driveway.
16/07/2023
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As homeowners, we take great pride in maintaining our investment and ensuring that we have curb appeal that not only enhances the neighbourhood but also greets anyone visiting the property. A lot of homeowners go to the expense of landscaping a front garden or pavement garden yet leave the driveway as is and yet this is another way of adding curb appeal for your family and guests and also to make it even more appealing if you plan on selling the property.
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First Impressions
The first impression given off by a property is that immediate glance at the area in front, whether this is a pavement garden or a front garden that is open to the street. A first impression also includes any fences, walls, or gates at the front, including manual or motorised driveway gates. There are all types of designs for a driveway with wrought iron or steel being the most popular and long-lasting. Keeping fences, walls, or gates in good condition makes sure that a home always looks great at first glance.
Driveway gates not only protect and provide security but can also up curb appeal and enhance the entrance to a home.
Drive Right In
Another element that is usually seen from outside a property is the driveway itself. From brick to concrete pavers. concrete to asphalt, the material you select for a driveway plays an important role in how the finished project looks. While budget plays an important role as to the type of material used to lay the driveway, it wouldn't cost that much extra to add a few small details to enhance the overall appeal.
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As an integral part of the exterior, the driveway leads into a proerty and sets the tone for anyone driving in. There are plenty of options to use for laying a driveway, whether you do-it-yourself to save costs or hire a contractor to do it for you.
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Creative Driveway Materials:
Look around your neighbourhood and you are bound to see driveways finished in all types of materials. You ideally want something that is easy to maintain but still brings a classy edge to the front of your home or down one side. Below are some of the most popular materials used for driveways:
- Concrete Pavers are one of the most affordable ways to lay a driveway and also one that you can easily do yourself. You get to choose from a variety of colours and shape designs to lay a unique driveway that complements the style of the home. Concrete pavers also give you the flexibility to create driveway patterns and designs.
- Brick Pavers are another popular choice for the installation of a driveway but not as cheap as concrete pavers. However, many homeowners prefer to use brick pavers to complement the style of a property.
- Gravel is an affordable material for laying a driveway but requires far more maintenance than those previously mentioned. If you decide on this option, have edging that helps to contain the gravel.
- Concrete is another popular choice for sheer affordability and another easy do-it-yourself solution. It is low-maintenance and there are pigments that can be added for colour and materials that provide a textured finish.
- Stone driveways are the most expensive driveway material but one that is durable and low-maintenance, plus you can choose from a variety of designs for a customised approach.
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Light Up A Driveway
Lighting a driveway not only adds a level of security but also brings flair and nowadays there are plenty of solar light options that are super-easy to install. You can use solar floodlights to highlight plant groupings, shrubs and trees or even have the lights pointed towards the front of your home.
Pop into Builders and check out the wide selection of solar lighting options that will allow you to get creative without spending a fortune or, even better, keep an eye out for periodic specials on solar lighting.
Lighting up the driveway or path to the front door provides safety for family and visitors alike but the right lighting in the correct position highlights the landscaping of the front and any details there may be.
Plants that grow to medium height will serve to outline the driveway and make it a feature at the front of the property.
Colour & Texture With Plants
Put plants to good use when landscaping a driveway at the front of a house. Before you visit your local garden centre, decide on the best plants for your location as well as where they will be planted and how much sunlight they will receive during the day. Opt for plants that are low-maintenance and water-wise and that will establish themselves quickly.