I have seen a glorious low hedge of English lavender growing in a strip next to an asphalt driveway.

"Have you ever seen a child trying to rub his diaper off on an asphalt driveway?"

If your garden is near a heat trap like an asphalt driveway, that could be the problem.

Both products must be the type formulated for use on asphalt driveways.

AN asphalt driveway will last 20 years or more with minimal care and remain reasonably attractive for the duration.

Q. I have a lot of oil stains on my asphalt driveway.

There is a way, however, to patch an asphalt driveway and leave the surface nearly as good as new.

Q. My asphalt driveway has cracks in several places, but none are more than about 1/4-inch wide.

A little preventive maintenance can keep your asphalt driveway structurally sound and looking good.

And who wouldn't rather live in a suburb where even the asphalt driveways vibrate with history?