Thread: Hardy species for driveway edge

I am so glad I found this forum. My family and I have been living on a small rural block in southern QLD for a few years and I have often wished for a resource like this one. I will be doing a lot of reading on here.

Just wondering if anyone can suggest a hardy species for a driveway verge. Currently our driveway, which is about 170 metres long has very little growing along its edge other than grass and weeds. Due to the slope it is very hard to maintain this with anything but a brush cutter, so I am keen to plant something that will out compete the grass and weeds.

We average 1200mm per year or more however nearly all of this falls in summer so we have very dry periods throughout the year. I am seeking something that will meet the following requirements:

1. Will require little watering
2. Is at least moderately attractive
3. Will suppress weeds and grass
4. Will not need to be replaced in the short term
5. Can be purchased as tubes

Thanks in advance