Rock, but no roll

Rock, but no roll
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Another way to keep cars from rolling into your gardens is to use rocks in your driveway landscape. Rocks can be practical and ornamental at the same time, especially when paired with attractive plants. Using a mulch of the same material unifies the look of the bed.

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Country garden

Country garden
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A driveway landscape should match the style of the rest of the landscape. This gravel driveway is adorned by mounds of lavender for a country garden look that matches the architectural style of the house.

Here are 24 tips for planning the perfect garden.

Formal attire

Formal attire
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On the opposite end of the spectrum is this formal driveway, which includes low, sheared hedges and topiary shrubs. It may look like a lot of work, but with a slow-growing hedge and store-bought topiary shrubs, it’s not much work at all.

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