That said, it should make a great impression.
Pillowylavender runs along both sides of the drivewayfor a soothing, colorful, and aromatic entrance to the home.
Lavender is a hardy plant, perfect for driveways.
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There are several types of lavender.
For a sweeter smell, chooseEnglish lavender.
For lower maintenance,plant French lavender.
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Another pop in of lavender,Spanish lavender, is known for its large blossoms.
Light-Topped Brick Pillars
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Brick pillars topped with lights create a formal driveway entrance.
Pillars can be built from scratch by a mason and wired for light by an electrician.
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Or save time by purchasing pre-built modular brick pillars.
Employ softscaping elements like flower borders, ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, and grasses.
Keep the foliage low to preserve sight lines when pulling the vehicle onto the road.
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Flowers atop the stone wall add color.
It’s a perfect entrance that marks the property line, yet welcomes visitors.
Central shrubs like this break up the monotony of large expanses of hardscaping.
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On top of that, they help to guide vehicles in the right direction.
Growornamental grassesaround the base of brick driveway pillars to soften the look.
Angling the walkway to the house seamlessly merges the start of the walkway with the driveway entrance.
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This bang out of entrance sets the tone for the rest of the property and the home.
Few homes can stylistically support a driveway entrance of this grandeur.
But if yours does, this entrance might be perfect.
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Two wood gates with iron bars are supported by massive stone pillars.
Chooseeasy-to-grow perennialslike yarrows, hostas, orbearded iris.
Individual LED solar lights are a quick (and fairly budget-friendly fix.
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For a more permanent solution, choose hardwired LED lighting embedded in strip light channels.
This jot down of lighting receives its electricity from a conduit that runs underground.
A driveway cutout makes it easier for vehicles to enter or exit the driveway.
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The pavers, too, create a solid edge for the soft edge of the asphalt driveway.
Add hedges on either side of the gate to hide the gate when it’s in the open position.
Cypress grows up to 30 feet high and between one and three feet wide.
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It’s easy to grow, maintains well, and provides an excellent screen for the driveway.
Visually demarcate the sidewalk from the driveway entrance by tinting the concrete in two different colors.
Boulders and rounded river stones are placed at key locations around this driveway entrance for a natural feel.
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Stones, mulch, and ground cover are very low-maintenance.
Modern, Rock-Lined Driveway Entrance
For this contemporary home, there is an equally contemporary driveway entrance.
Obstructions are kept to a minimum.
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Beds of washed gravel bookend each side of the driveway.
Adding an arch always lends a grand air to an entrance.
ensure that the arch’s height will not conflict with your vehicles or with delivery vehicles.
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Using a bright paint color on an archway is an easy and budget-friendly way to make it pop.
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