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Owner

Becky

City

Denver

Skill Set

Beginner

Project Size

750 - 1,000 sq ft

Project Location

Side yard

Sun Exposure

Full sun

Year Completed

2024

Time Commitment

11 - 20 hours of labor

Project Cost

less than $500

Other Project Elements

Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system

Resource Central Programs

Garden In A Box

Professional Help

Advice from the Owner

Garden in a Box has made replacing the sod so easy and way more affordable. The plants are great and they grow quickly when you follow the instructions. Luckily, our home had a sprinkler system that I was able to easily convert to a drip system using affordable options from the hardware store. I think it's worth it to install a DIY drip system to ensure your new plants get the water they need to really get established without having to manually water or waste water with other sprinkler options. I'm slowly working to replace all the now dead sod with plants that are better for our environment. I love how easy it is now!

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