What plants should I put in next to a steep driveway
Hello Houzz,
I am wanting advice on what to plant on a slope, next to a steep driveway.
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Austere Hamlet
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agodiosma and creeping conifers would look good on that site and tie in with your existing plantings too. They were big in naturalistic rockeries some time ago. But I believe they have been overlooked. If you have the climate for it, it's very beautiful. Low maintenance once established and evrergreen. Diosma flowers as well. These plants tend to thrive on difficult sites like yours.
Or if you want to go native then candlestick banksia or a prone calistemon are also good candidates.
lg_eg
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Comments (29)Jacey, nice to see you are still here, many aren't after this length of time. I'm having a little chuckle here as when I originally read your post, my first thought was "move house", but I didn't want to sound so rude as to say so. It reminded me of my first house which was at the flat end of the street but the other end was very much "mountain goat territory" and the driveways reminded me of yours. After living in the homes for years, some spent mega amounts removing rock and excavating to create a garage more at road level and from there the stairs started zig-zagging to the front entry, new front entries were even created at a lower level, but the stairs still continued inside the house, there was just no escaping the climb. I wondered how you even got your wheelie bins up and down the drive. Hope you are enjoying your new home, long term I think you made a very wise decision....See MoreWhat colour do I paint my concrete pavers in the driveway?
Comments (20)there are way too many colours going on here. Your home is a traditional style and yes the cream and green are traditional colours with the reddish brick however why did you put grey around the windows??also you have red scollops above the grey and it doesn't do the house justice. What colour was there before you painted the grey?? considering grey is a more modern colour I think you were attempting to modernise the externals. in saying that the roof would have been better to paint charcoal the cream in white and then the grey and then the driveway would be done in a grey stain. but if you leave it the way it is and cover the red scolloping above the windows the same grey and the bricks below the windows near the ground grey as well then get the drive way restained to the reddish colour of the bricks on the house and then it would blend more and look inviting....See MoreHow should I make my driveway entrance more appealing?!
Comments (23)Hello Anna , Camellias are a beautiful tree and they come from the cooler regions of Asia and are more suited to a humid / cooler conditions. I have them on the southern side of my home here in Sydney where they have protection from the hot sun . Flowers will burn as will some leaves from hot winds and dry conditions are not really to their liking . I’m not saying they won’t grow, they will but will struggle and need to keep roots moist . They become quite broad and will eventually brush against cars etc as your driveway is narrow . Crepe myrtles are from India originally and the warmer Asian countries. They do lose leaves and with this comes a change of view as the leaves turn a bright orange/yellow and give you completely different look . After this the tree will be bare for a few months exposing the stunning bark ( more mature trees ) that you just cannot walk past without touching . Then in spring the new growth is like green ! They don’t really NEED to be pruned but you will get lots more flowers . As you are using this in a driveway i would just let the grow naturally and as a narrow, tall ish tree =. Great for drive way . Let me take a picture of mine here in Sydney . I will send it next . Also , as you are driving around your area keep an eye out for trees that catch your eye , ask your local nursery man , if you have one . Crepes love hot dry areas and will not need watering at all after established . That’s why some councils in nsw use them as nature strip trees = low care !! Most important of all ...... enjoy yourself !! Gardening very rewarding...See MorePOLL: How many indoor plants would you put in your bedroom?
Comments (20)I used to have a Peace Lily, Philodendron, Succulent garden, a couple of ferns, Devil's Ivy and some grass plants in my bedroom. I currently don't have a bedroom that would support those kind of plants so I've cut back on them. I am planning on building a house that is specifically designed for plants (and lighting) in mind. They're so good for the bedroom, I would try to avoid pollen dispersing flowers though. My favourites are grasses, broadleaved plants, Succulents, bonsai for apartments, even small "indoor trees" (palms, ficus) if you have the space. Not only are there so many health benefits, but think about how you'll feel waking up every morning surrounded by nature and life. There are numerous studies about how much we benefit from being in nature, so there's no downside there. If you are getting bugs, you must be severely unfortunate. I've personally never had more than the occasional fly that one of my dogs let in. Unless, like others said, you rotate your plants outside....See More
Stef Anie
3 years agoAustere Hamlet
3 years ago
PRODavidson Design Studio
3 years agoA bed of sprawling Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) could look amazing down that slope. This would tie in nicely with your existing plantings.
The border along the driveway edge can be kept tidy with a row of Liriope 'Evergreen Giant' and let the Star Jasmine sprawl behind.
Good luck with your project!
julie herbert
3 years agoGreat suggestions, have used the beautiful ground cover star jasmine ‘trachelospermum asiaticum , shiny dark green leaves with fabulous richly scented flowers this would add a beautiful look to your driveway and the perfume is amazing.
Sara Graham
3 years agolg_eg
3 years agoThank you for your suggestions,very helpful I will look into them. I definitely need slow growing and low maintenance as we have a lot of hedges already! see pic
lg_eg
3 years ago
Austere Hamlet