What's code, can you expand your driveway into your front yard even with the cement walk way corner? It's easy enough to remove sod then place crushed gravel down. Conceivably two cars could nose in there parallel to the walk way. Pretty sure that's against code, however. It certainly would not add to the ascetic of your yard. At this point I am not so sure starting a hedge is drought resistant.

There are some great drought tolerant plants that could be used as a 3 ft hedge. you could use all the same kind or make it a mixed hedge. The texas rangers (Leucophyllum) come in many sizes, keep leaves in winter, and bloom several times a year in summer. Here is Lynn’s Legacy in my yard and it has never even needed pruning.

Rosmary is also a very drought tolerant evergreen that would make a handsome hedge. Just make sure you get an upright variety like this Tuscan Blue.

The australian eremophila’s come in a lot of different leaf and flower colors and shapes but they are great plants. Here’s Summertime Blue which blooms all summer.

There are also California native plants that would fit the bill like Cleveland Sage which smells wonderful and has spectacular blue flowers in spring. Rock mulch is attractive, long lasting, keeps down weeds if put on thickly and keeps soil under it cooler for your plants.

we have a lot of different sizes and colors here but i dont know whats available there. Good luck with your yard!

Hi Thank you for the great response. I love the idea of rosemary as a shrub!We can expand the driveway per code. Thanks again!

You'll need to check with the city to see if you can add parking to your yard. You may not be allowed to pave any more space, depending on how much of the lot is covered with concrete already. Some homeowners find that adding portable sheds in their back yards for storage allows them to clear out their garages for cars, then the driveway is used for visitor parking. Check with the city to see what size sheds are permitted.

Some drought resistant plants that are easy to find and grow are gazanias, also known as "freeway daisies". Check with the city to see if you have a water usage cutback already or expected. 15% cutbacks are common in southern California this fall.

Thank you ! I will look at gazenias.

Lavender is another great addition to a breezy yard.

Great idea! I do love lavender!