Gravel Driveway Edging Ideas

Brick

• If your home exterior is made with brick, using brick edging to border your gravel driveway complements your home exterior and adds continuity to your landscaping. Brick is not as strong as other stones such as granite. So, while a single brick border would work well along a garden walkway, it's probably not sufficient for a driveway that sees a lot of traffic. To ensure your brick driveway edging is strong enough and doesn't end crumbling or breaking when someone accidentally drives over it, it's best to create a low brick wall with a stack of a few bricks for sturdier edging.

Wood

• Wood edging in the form of timbers or railroad ties complement natural surroundings. To effectively use most wood edgings you must have a straight driveway; heavy railroad ties and timbers don't work with curves. If you really have your heart set on a wood-edged driveway, salt-treated wood will last longer and retain its appearance. One-inch thick salt-treated lumber can be scored to make it bend slightly for curves and when stacked three to five pieces wide, it is sturdy enough to stand up to traffic and the elements.

Concrete

• Concrete is a versatile material that can be used to enhance the appearance and functionality of your driveway. Although something along the line of a concrete curb can be added to edge your driveway, that's not the only option for this material. Concrete pavers can be stained a variety of colors to complement your home's exterior. They can also be stamped with patterns to add to the beauty of your driveway. Faux cobblestones made with concrete are another option. Concrete is strong and durable, and lasts a long time.

Cobblestone

• Cobblestones can lend a bit of old world charm to your driveway. If you have cobblestone pathways leading to and around your home, cobblestone edging along the gravel driveway would add to the continuity. Durable granite is often used to make cobblestones and you can choose from different colors, such as pink, tan, black and gray, to complement or match your driveway gravel and home exterior.