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Ideal Home
Laura Hillier

7 genius ways to use your front garden for more than just parking your car – garden experts share their top tricks to make your driveway both practical and pretty

Exterior of a cottage with white windows and an open front door, with a pathway and gravel garden in front.

Most family homes will have at least one car – often more – to find a space for. Because of this, we often see front gardens getting hard landscaped to maximise space, with a real focus on practical day-to-day use.

But what if I told you you don’t have to choose between a practical garden and one that can lift your spirits, benefit pollinators, and look beautiful too? There are plenty of easy ways to include low-maintenance plants for a driveway to really add an extra something.

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