Having a driveway that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing should not be mutually exclusive goals. Working with a trusted landscaping service equally adept at designing and maintaining hardscapes (the pavement) and softscapes (the plants) will help you reach these goals. Here’s what you should know about landscaping a driveway.

3 Landscaping Ideas for Your Driveway

1. Trees & Plants

If your driveway has length, an even distribution of trees on each side gives guests a point of focus. A shorter driveway, which may not accommodate trees, can achieve the same effect with flower bundles. Don’t overdo your plantings, however. If your driveway is made of decorative pavers, it should be the visual centerpiece of your front-of-home landscaping.

2. Stone & Light

Stone walkways of granite slabs or micro-pebbles provide an interesting contrast to flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. A raised stone-encased flowerbed, for example, delineates the yard from the driveway. Add lights so that your beds can be viewed at night. Ground lights angled upward create a soft and welcoming glow.

3. Gates & Fences

Small fences, which can be used to set off flowerbeds, add another layer of color and interest. They also restrict foot traffic, keeping your beds of purple irises or red canna flowers safe from harm. If your yard is fenced, adding an iron gate to the front of the driveway makes a traditional statement and provides extra security for your home and family.

No matter how big your landscaping dreams, they will be realized with the help of Done Right Landscapes, in St. Peters, MO. Their team of professional landscape artists provides quality services to residents of St. Charles County at affordable rates. If you’re looking for patio designs, retaining walls, or outdoor living enhancements, call (636) 373-3902 to talk to a representative, or visit a gallery of their landscape designs online.