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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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[–] SlippiHUD@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Low bush blueberries could do well there, unless its super steep. They stay low, only get about a foot tall and wide. They have great white flowers in the spring, blue-green foilage in the summer, plus edible fruit native birds love, and gorgeous fall color.

They do like acidic soil, so mulch with pine needles/wood.

[–] thickslicedham@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I love this idea. I had no idea blueberry bushes could stay so small. Thanks!

[–] SlippiHUD@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

You have to get a low bush variety, theres half-hybrids that get 3-4 ft tall, and High bushes that get 6-12 ft tall.

The acidic soil requirements are pretty stringent (PH 4.5-5.5), so I avoid watering with tap water (most tap water is alkaline), and I would test your soil before planting.