The second photo shows my parking space idea.

The use of grow through pavers used in alternating sections with the gravel will give you a stronger drive image while greening and keeping drainage. You could also use them to define the edges and the parking area. http://www.paversearch.com/permeable-pavers-types.htm

If you added xeriscaping along the drive, you could use plants to define the drive and make it less messy. Adding a larger size granite gravel would stay put better, but also add a more upscale look. Buying it in the bulk that you will need for that drive, you should get a reasonable price.

I agree that permeable pavers and erosion control fabric such as those shown on the above mentioned website would be a good solution for you. Erosion control fabric has "pockets" - kind of like an expanded steel design.

I suggest using the pavers for the parking spaces, and the erosion control fabric to hold fist-size rocks to form the edging of the driveway, and continuing into the landscape to hold native plants that should not need additional water once they are established.

If you mound your driveway just a bit down the center line, you will be less likely to get muddy wheel ruts during rainy weather. (Look on road construction websites for how to do this.) The water will flow into your "fist-size" gutter rock edging, but will not be washed away because of the erosion control fabric. The plants will also be watered and not washed away.

Crazy that this just came up on my radar. We had rock delivered two day ago and it was just too white!! Too late to remove, so looked into a concrete stain to make it blend into the landscape more. Have been washing it off to remove the white powder coating,and want it to settle a couple weeks, but here is the first photo of a sample, spot. It looks like it will match the landscape. Might have to do spray it on again later, as rocks move and shift, but I think it's a viable solution.

We just encountered a similar issue this week. Had a load of white 1" Quartz rock delivered, and found it too stark for the natural landscape. Bought a gallon of cement stain and tried a small spot (see below). We think it will be the answer. We have been hosing down the rock to get rid of the white powder, and after rains, it needs to settle a couple weeks. No worries if we need to spray a second coat down the road. I will update progress.

I think you just need some defined edges and landscaping. Large stones like river rocks or some bendy board and then whatever plants you want right next to them on the outside.

Pea gravel doesn't hold its place on a hillside. You have to use something that has sharp edges and has a little weight.

I have a pea gravel path along side a large creek bank. The pea gravel has held up when the entire area has flooded. So, sorry, I disagree. Not trying to convince you, just stating my personal experience. Not to mention that it looks good too;)

I have a very long, steep driveway and live in area with a fair amount of snow. Would

pea gravel be reasonable for my driveway? Any particular base needed below the pea gravel? And how to prevent weed growth in the gravel?

crush and run is recommended as a base. I've also mixed in a dusting of Portland cement so when it is damp it can re crete.

pea gravel is like adding marbles it limits traction. They do make a fixitive for pea gravel, but it does not do well on slopes

A tight compacted base of crush and run doesn't give any nutrients for plant growth. Some edge growth can be effectively dealt with roundup