The original driveway was crusher-run gravel from 2009 through 2014 – after years of compacting the gravel with car and truck traffic, we decided to pour concrete instead of asphalt.  We noted in neighbors drives that over time grass grows into the asphalt and is very hard to maintain.  Concrete, while more expensive, gives a tight, easy to maintain edge with the grass and landscaping.  In 2015, we poured the concrete driveway from the main house to the equipment building to the barn and to the gate.  We also installed Bermuda turf grass and irrigation systems to border the driveway.