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What to do with strip of land between driveway and neighbor? (lemm.ee)
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I own this 1 ft wide, 30 ft long strip between my driveway and the neighbor's property. It's steeply angled the whole length due to my pavement being higher than the neighbor's yard. Grass turf would be difficult and awkward to trim in this location. I would prefer to plant something native and perennial that won't invade the neighbor's lawn. Ideas so far is dwarf ornamental grasses (likely not native), sun tolerant hostas (not native), maybe coneflower. Any ideas?? Midwest US Zone 5, dryish soil and sunny with some late afternoon shade.

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[–] paysrenttobirds@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I like the sedge idea, but maybe mix in joe-pye weed for some color and maybe butterfly action and new jersey tea (ceanothua americanus) for a low maintenance shrubbery and more butterflies. The shrubs may need some pruning to stay narrow, but probably a twice-yearly thing, they aren't crazy.

[–] thickslicedham@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh I see there's some dwarf Joe Pye that would look great with sedge! Maybe some milkweed also?