What can I plant in a stone driveway?
I purchased a resale home on a lot that was originally part of a road allowance. I didn’t realize that the stone on the side of the lot was 5” deep. I got an estimate to remove the stone, fill the area with dirt and topsoil, and to cover with sod would cost $3500. Unfortunately I can’t afford that so I need ideas as to how to make that side yard pretty with the stone there. Can anyone help me?
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Hi Mitt,
Here's an article to get you started. I'd also suggest talking with a local nursery to find out what grows best in your area or contact your local Cooperative Extension service. Wishing you the best.
https://blog.gardenloversclub.com/gardens/rock-garden-plants/
Rock garden.
You could turn it into a rock garden and use potted plants for color and greenery. It will take time, but you could take small strips starting on an outside edge and remove the stones yourself and eventually you will have that section of land back to plant as a garden. Remove the stones in that section, fill with topsoil and have something like a strip of wood or plastic against where you finish to keep the stone on the other side and not travel into the area you cleaned. I am sure you can find a purpose for the rocks, or perhaps a friend or neighbor that could use it.
where do you live?climate? just remove the gravel with rake or shovel,dig into soil under it plant what you'd like too then water it well do not push gravel up around base of plants it affect heat transfer from gravel & burn plants(don't know where you live sun heat) & can cause fungal or root rot problems.if I knew where you lived I would suggest plants-shrubs,Perennials,Annuals,trees,bulbs to plant
Hi Mitt!
Here are some ideas for you. Good luck.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/articles/graham-rice/plants-for-places/best-plants-for-driveways
https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-landscaping-driveways-2132013
https://www.drought-smart-plants.com/rock-retaining-wall.html
Have you thought about planting some of those creeping low growing plants which will eventually spread? The gravel will eventually contain some soil material from leaves, etc composting on it and the plants will spread. Dig out a few spots and add some good soil to get the plants started and then let it go.