Driveway next to house

Looking around, you’ve probably noticed many different styles of driveways. They can be asphalt, concrete, pavers, gravel, dirt, or even shells. Our driveway happens to be crushed stone. When we purchased our house, we planned on eventually getting our driveway paved. Most homes in our area have asphalt driveways, so we figured we’d hop on the bandwagon at some point! Over the years, we noticed that our driveway was becoming overrun with grass, weeds, and moss. This can happen as the stones…

The outside of our home is as much of a statement of who we are as the inside is. And though we often think of things like exterior home colors and landscaping, perhaps we don’t immediately think of our driveways. But having a beautiful drive can make a difference in first impressions. Though a paved […]

Andrea Hurd, the founder of Mariposa Gardening & Design creates naturalistic, plant-filled driveways that are beautiful and permeable.

Best way to put a driveway in... is not straight!! But also careful with the curves, not everyone backs as well as I do. If you have space a great way to give guests an easy front door entry and easy on the eyes is a soft scape like this slate chip turn around area.

Patio of white gravel and timber planks... Image:0271892 - Stock photo from GAP Gardens, garden & plant photography

Add budget-friendly curb appeal to your home with these upgrades you can do in a day, weekend, or month, from freshening your garden to replacing your mailbox.

Create a beautiful patio or driveway without the expense or environmental impact of concrete, with one of these budget & eco-friendly concrete alternatives.

When designing a garden for a client, I consider every piece in the puzzle: the homeowner, the location of the house, the architecture, the current landsca

This Los Angeles, California, home’s front yard is an ode to the neighborhood, meanwhile the side is a private oasis.