Gravel driveways offer an affordable, practical, and long-lasting alternative to asphalt or poured concrete. They are particularly advantageous for homeowners with long, winding driveways. Proper ...

Landscaping around the driveway adds instant curb appeal. But besides nicely trimmed green grass and the occasional blooming bush, what are some easy ways to take the area around the driveway to the ...

If you’re selling a home, you’re thinking about curb appeal, including painting the house and sprucing up the yard. You’re probably looking at home improvements, too. You should also be looking at ...

A mix of stone and other matierals can enhance your driveway, as seen in this pattern of pavestone, brick and Pennsylvania bluestone designed by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. Courtesy Harold ...

Q: I recently had my house painted, and now I want to clean my driveway to spruce up the front of the house a bit. Since we park our cars in the garage I really don’t have oil stains to worry about.

Having a steep driveway isn't just annoying (especially in winter); it can actually affect your home value. Here's an ...

Water that collects on your driveway rarely stays put. It creeps into garden beds, saturates turf, and quietly unravels the ...

A natural question anyone could have is: what is a curb ramp? A curb ramp is a solid ramp designed to transition smoothly from a sidewalk or driveway to the road. Initially conceived as a ...

SUSAN COHEN’S FAVORITE LESSON about driveway design is a borrowed one. “I was at a meeting with architect Philip Johnson 30 years ago,” recalled the landscape architect, who’s based in Greenwich, Conn ...

It’s something that’s a major part of most homes, but it’s also something you probably don’t think about often: your driveway. “It’s so important to maintain your driveway," says Barry McCarty, who ...