Installing a Grass Strip Driveway in Los Angeles

Why does a driveway in Los Angeles have to look drab? Why not take that grey slab and replace it with a stand-out piece? After all, your driveway is one of the first things people notice about your home. Boost your home’s curb appeal with one of the hottest new trends in home design -- a grass strip driveway.

If you’ve taken a walk around any LA neighborhood, you’ve probably noticed more and more homes featuring grass between the concrete of the driveway. You know, that new driveway made up of concrete slabs and criss-crossed with bright green grass. 

Driveways don’t have to be just another slab of grey concrete to park your car on. You can spruce up that driveway -- and your home’s curb appeal -- with a head-turning artificial grass driveway.

What is a grass strip driveway in Los Angeles?

You may have noticed this new trend in driveways around Los Angeles. Basically, a grass strip driveway consists of rectangular slabs of concrete. In between the concrete are strips of artificial turf. This breaks up the look of a dull grey slab of concrete and gives you an array of design options.

Not only that, the vibrant green fake grass adds an extra wow factor to the front of your home. Also, the grass creates a stunning flowing landscape design into the whole lawn. 

One major plus about using artificial grass is that you don’t have to worry about watering it. Here in drought prone Southern California, that is a serious consideration. With the faux grass, you get the look of green grass without having to water it. Artifisicial grass can be installed on your concrete patio, and concrete porch. 

Why should I install artificial turf on my driveway in Los Angeles?

Turn that block of pavement into a statement. Incorporating artificial turf in your driveway eliminates the hassle of trying to grow and maintain real grass on your driveway. Synthetic turf is the best material to use for many reasons.

• Drought Resistant: Probably the biggest reason you would want to install artificial turf in Southern California is obvious -- you don’t have to water it. Not only is Southern California prone to droughts, but watering a lawn is expensive. Why add to that expense? Install hassle-free faux grass.

• Resists Damage: You can drive right over artificial turf and not have to worry about damaging it. Driving a car on real grass will crush it. Turf is tougher than that. Sure, it may look a little flattened after you drive on it, but with a little fluffing, it will look like new.

• Avoid Run-Off: What happens when you wash your car on your driveway? Chances are, all that water washes off into the curb and into storm drains that lead to the ocean. Think about it. All the water that lands on your slab driveway ultimately ends in the ocean. That’s not always a pretty picture. By installing artificial turf with permeable backing, all that water ends up in the soil. It’s a better environmental option. Plus, you won’t end up with any puddles. 

• Easy Maintenance: Faux grass looks a lot like the real thing but with one big plus -- it’s so much easier to take care of. First of all, you don’t have to water it. You don’t have to mow it. You don’t have to weed it. It doesn’t change colors. It’s always bright green. All you have to do is rinse it occasionally, get rid of any debris and brush it from time to time to keep your grass strips looking like the day they were installed. 

How do I install a grass strip driveway in Los Angeles?

As with any home improvement project, there is some planning involved in installing a grass strip driveway in Los Angeles. 

• Incorporate concrete: You don’t want just artificial turf as your driveway. While faux turf is tough, it’s not made for cars, trucks and other vehicles to drive over it every day. The rubber wheels on vehicles can damage the yarn of the synthetic turf’s backing material. By incorporating concrete where your tires will be, you can avoid this complication.

• Consider pile height: What is pile height? We’re talking about how tall your artificial grass is. For your driveway, you want to pick a short pile, especially if your driveway design uses a grid design. That way, your tires won’t pick up the turf as you drive over it. 

• Driveway Replacement: Of course, it’s easier to install a grid design grass strip driveway on new construction, but don’t let that stop you! Work with your contractor to determine how you can get rid of your old driveway before installing your new stand-out driveway.

Why choose concrete for a grass strip driveway in Los Angeles?

There are a few options to choose from when creating a grass strip driveway. You could choose pavers, asphalt or concrete. Concrete is probably your best option. Why? With concrete you cannot go wrong. You get a great, long-lasting driveway styled the way you want it. You can choose what shape you want for your design. You can even choose to have the concrete stamped and stained to mimic the look and feel of practically any paver or natural stone. It’s the most cost effective material and highly recommended in Los Angeles. 

There are many ways you can style your new grass strip driveway. We are ready to put you on the path to the driveway of your dreams. Call us and get started!