Dead Grass Ideas (1 Viewer)

[Cjw_55106]

I have a four car driveway and it always has 4 cars in it. Probably due to the combination of people stepping out into the grass when entering/exiting the vehicles and winter salt from the roads, I am left with a dead patch of grass on either side of the driveway. Its about a foot wide and runs the length. I am looking for solutions. In my little mind, I have come up with adding a landscaping border and filling it with either rocks or mulch or laying pavers down. Has anyone had a similar issue or have other suggestions? I feel like adding seed or sod would be an exercise of futility. 

*yes, I know most people simply use the garage for its intended purpose. Mine is full of "stuff", which I am working on getting organized, but its a process. 

 

[belljr]

I have a four car driveway and it always has 4 cars in it. Probably due to the combination of people stepping out into the grass when entering/exiting the vehicles and winter salt from the roads, I am left with a dead patch of grass on either side of the driveway. Its about a foot wide and runs the length. I am looking for solutions. In my little mind, I have come up with adding a landscaping border and filling it with either rocks or mulch or laying pavers down. Has anyone had a similar issue or have other suggestions? I feel like adding seed or sod would be an exercise of futility. 

*yes, I know most people simply use the garage for its intended purpose. Mine is full of "stuff", which I am working on getting organized, but its a process. 

Pavers is the popular option here  Usually to match a paver walkway/porch

 

[Cjw_55106]

Pavers is the popular option here  Usually to match a paver walkway/porch

Thanks. I think the issue I see with pavers is, getting it level with the driveway. The issue with rocks or mulch is, they always end up in the yard. 

 

[Dezbelief]

Pavers was going to be my suggestion. If you don't want to go that route how about a strip of artificial grass on each side of the driveway? 

 

[gianmarco]

Some pictures

 

[NutterButter]

i'd personally go with the river rock and something like boxwoods which are super low maintenance.  some pics would help, but i think that will actually give you a better look (more diversity) than just straight up grass.  put some edging in (something like this) so the grass doesn't encroach into the rocks.  

Pavers are nice especially is you blend into a walkway and/or apron but you're talking a lot more cost.  

 

[Chemical X]

i would just widen the driveway with asphalt or whatever.  also, LAM i have 4 cars.

 

[Cjw_55106]

i would just widen the driveway with asphalt or whatever.  also, LAM i have 4 cars.

Thanks. I dont think that will solve the issue. I think part of the issue is, salt drops off the cars and then I shovel it into the grass. Adding more concrete would just push the problem I think. 

 

[Chemical X]

Thanks. I dont think that will solve the issue. I think part of the issue is, salt drops off the cars and then I shovel it into the grass. Adding more concrete would just push the problem I think. 

well, if that’s the issue, then nothing you do will solve it other than not shoveling salted snow onto your grass.  or, you could not salt your driveway and buy a blower.  or, you could rip the whole thing up and install a heated driveway.  seriously.

 

[NutterButter]

sounds like the only option is to move

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Just Astro Turf the whole thing. 

 

[AAABatteries]

I have a four car driveway and it always has 4 cars in it.

LOOK AT ME!!!!

 

[ChiefD]

I have a four car driveway and it always has 4 cars in it. Probably due to the combination of people stepping out into the grass when entering/exiting the vehicles and winter salt from the roads, I am left with a dead patch of grass on either side of the driveway. Its about a foot wide and runs the length. I am looking for solutions. In my little mind, I have come up with adding a landscaping border and filling it with either rocks or mulch or laying pavers down. Has anyone had a similar issue or have other suggestions? I feel like adding seed or sod would be an exercise of futility. 

*yes, I know most people simply use the garage for its intended purpose. Mine is full of "stuff", which I am working on getting organized, but its a process. 

Thanks. I think the issue I see with pavers is, getting it level with the driveway. The issue with rocks or mulch is, they always end up in the yard. 

Thanks. I dont think that will solve the issue. I think part of the issue is, salt drops off the cars and then I shovel it into the grass. Adding more concrete would just push the problem I think. 

Well, gentlemen, I think this one is solved. Keep as is. 

 

[massraider]

*yes, I know most people simply use the garage for its intended purpose. Mine is full of "stuff", which I am working on getting organized, but its a process. 

No, most use it like you do. 

I yell at my parents couple times a year for keeping the cars outside while a bunch of crap is kept inside, warm and dry

 

[Osaurus]

Have a funeral?

 

[The General]

Kill the rest of your grass so it matches.

 

[belljr]

Thanks. I think the issue I see with pavers is, getting it level with the driveway. The issue with rocks or mulch is, they always end up in the yard. 

I'll post a couple pics this weekend. It's not that tough especially if you use an paver edge strip

 

[Dezbelief]

Dead Grass Ideas

Most people either roll it up or put it in a bowl. Some people put it in brownies.

 

[offdee]

I think the issue I see with pavers is, getting it level with the driveway. 

You have to dig out the dead grass and dirt beneath to be lower than the height of the pavers.  Then you buy crushed pebble rock and make up the difference in height.  Then tamp down that crushed pebble rock so it's nice and compacted.  Then simply put the pavers on top of that tamped pebble rock and WA LA.   Then finish off with polymeric sand to fill in the gaps and keeps the pavers in place.

 

[belljr]

@Cjw_55106these were a couple quick snaps when walking the dog.   Not best pics but you get the idea

https://imgur.com/a/6SEDKxs

 

[shuke]

If it's from traffic, then you definitely don't want to do put mulch there or any kind of landscaping.  You're going to either be creating a mess or preventing people from getting into cars.

 

[gianmarco]

@Cjw_55106these were a couple quick snaps when walking the dog.   Not best pics but you get the idea

https://imgur.com/a/6SEDKxs

Lol... At first I thought that was the OP and I was wondering what the problem was. It looked great!

 

[Frostillicus]

Yes look at you.