How to improve appearance of banking at side of driveway?
Richard G
3 years ago
I’ve a rather unpleasant banking just to the side of my driveway - I knoW cutting the trees & hedging will improve the appearance but the earth below it is dry and horrible & full of weeds etc - I’m not sure anything would grow In it. Any suggestions how to give it a nicer appearance? Many thanks
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