Who helped us build our Green Driveway?
by Franke James
Franke’s Green Driveway credits:
In order of appearance!
Trees, Shrubs and Plants:
Connon Nurseries
Waterdown & Trenton, Ontario
www.connon.ca
“What you are doing is admirable, and I hope that this pilot project is a larger success than anticipated. If we can help you spreading the word about building Green Driveways in any way, please let us know. What a great ‘stepping stone’ towards becoming more environmentally conscious and really making a difference!” Terry Vanderkruk, Connon Nurseries
Green Driveway Building Material: PermaTurf Co. Inc.
13 Dow Road
Bow, New Hampshire
03304 U.S.A
Tel. 800-498-4116
Bobcat: DOC Equipment Rentals
Contact: Dr. Kam
Telephone: 905-264-1114
Bobcat Driver: Scopis Landscaping
Contact: Phil Scopis
Telephone: 416-669-4675
Email: p_scopis88@hotmail.com
Gravel: James Graham Paving Ltd.
Contact: Burt
185 Bartley Drive Toronto, Ontario M4A 1E6
Phone: 416.425.2383
Soil: Earthco Soil Mixtures
Contact: Frank (or customer service)
401 Bowes Road
Concord, ON L4K 1J1 Canada
Telephone: 416-789-4749
Email: customerservice@earthcosoils.com
Giving away the Interlock: Freecycle.org
The Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It’s a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them’s good people). Membership is free.
My Gardening Guru:
Tim Murphy, Horticulturalist
Habitat Design: 416-526-2745
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Hi Franke,
I had only seen this in a rural setting. I think it’s a great idea and would love to do this with my driveway in Richmond Hill. The only twist is I am looking for something that is more perennial (Wooly Thyme) like. What used to be my front lawn is now flower bed and cherry tree. I wanted something that would reflect that in a driveway. I would appreciate any info you can pass along.
Have a great weekend
Ruth
Hi Franke,
PermaTurf it’s a great solution for driveways and I would like to know if PermaTurf is distributed in Canada? Do you know if PermaTurf is already been installed in more sites in Toronto? I would like to see and ‘place my feet’ on this innovative solution in order to decide if I will be the best solution for my driveway.
Thanks
Carlos
Carlos,
The best idea is to call PermaTurf directly. To my knowledge they do not have a distributor in Canada — yet.
PermaTurf® Co. Inc.
http://www.permaturf.com/
13 Dow Road
Bow, New Hampshire
03304 U.S.A
Tel. 800-498-4116
Franke
Hi,
I see that the drive can be shoveled, but can it be plowed?
We have perm turf in our back yard and looking to add the driveway around pavers. We also wanted to add additional turf around our waterfall with the lush green shrubs.
I cannot find the supplier for Perma Turf in Scottsdale any longer. Could you help me find someone or refer me to a company
Thanks