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Transform Your Driveway Today

Driveways: Safe, Sustainable & Beautiful Entrances

Where Practicality Meets Nature in Totnes

Your driveway is more than just a place to park—it is the first impression of your home and a vital part of your local ecosystem. At Totnes Gardening, I specialize in creating and maintaining driveways that enhance curb appeal, ensure safety, and support local biodiversity.

Our Restoration Services

If your driveway is looking wild or feeling slippery underfoot, I can help.

  • Organic Cleaning: We remove moss, algae, and grime without harmful herbicides, keeping the space safe for kids, pets, and wildlife.

  • Joint Restoration: Re-sanding and pointing to stabilize paving.

  • Surface Safety: Removing slip hazards caused by damp Devon winters.

Sustainable Driveway Design & Installation

Whether you have a small urban plot or a sprawling country entrance, I design driveways that manage water effectively and look beautiful.

Permeable Paving Solutions

In our wet climate, drainage is key. I prioritize permeable surfaces that allow rainwater to return to the ground, reducing runoff and flood risk.

  • Natural Stone Setts: Durable and timeless.

  • Gravel with Wildflower Edges: A low-maintenance, rustic look that pairs perfectly with Totnes architecture.

  • Resin-Bound Surfaces: Modern, smooth, and fully permeable.

  • Regulatory Compliance: No planning permission is needed for new driveways under 5m² if adequate drainage is used—standard practice in my designs.

Rewilding Your Entrance: Soft Landscaping

A driveway shouldn't be a concrete scar; it should be a garden feature. I use planting to soften hard edges and invite nature back in.

The "Snowdrop" Border

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are my signature choice for driveway borders. Flowering from January to March, they provide vital nectar for bumblebees when few other plants do.

  • Rewilding Touch: While non-native, they are non-invasive and save wild populations by reducing demand for collected bulbs.

  • Biodiversity Partners: I pair snowdrops with native early-flowering plants to create a pollinator buffet.

Recommended Pairing:

  • Primrose (Primula vulgaris): Bright yellow blooms (March–May).

  • Cowslip (Primula veris): Ideal for butterflies.

  • Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa): Thrives in the shade of parked cars or trees.

Why Choose Totnes Gardening?

  • Proven Expertise: My background at Dartington Hall Gardens informs every decision, ensuring professional, horticultural excellence.

  • Chemical-Free: I use organic methods for all maintenance. Your driveway will be clean, but never toxic.

  • Local Knowledge: I understand the Totnes microclimate—what grows here, and how to handle the damp.

  • Personalized Approach: From period property cobbles to modern resin, I listen to your vision.

Let’s Transform Your Entrance

Imagine pulling into a driveway that is practical, safe, and a celebration of nature—snowdrops nodding in the breeze and a surface that is kind to the planet.

Contact me today for a free consultation. whether you need a full redesign or a winter safety clean.

Driveway Services: ✅ Algae & Moss Removal ✅ Permeable Paving & Drainage ✅ Rewilding Borders