Our New Driveway with Concrete Pavers

Remember that cypress tree in our front yard that wreaked havoc on our plumbing? Well, it did a number to our driveway, in addition to years of general wear & tear.

So when we came back from our trip to New Zealand, we got started right away on demolishing the driveway.

As we did our research, we decided on concrete pavers. They’re basically like tiles that can shift more easily as the ground changes over time, rather than a slab of concrete which is more prone to cracks. We took a trip to a couple landscaping specialty stores to see samples in person and poured over a Belgard catalog full of colors and configurations. We chose the “Rio” blend paver in an ashlar pattern.

We also added stairs leading up to the garage unit to give it a proper entranceway up the slope of our front yard. This area gets mistaken for the front door sometimes, but some plants and pathway lights should help guide people towards the actual front door.

Our curb appeal and entryway are slowly coming together. Next up… landscaping!