Owner
Yuchen
City
Boulder
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
750 - 1,000 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2020
Time Commitment
21 - 30 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Pathways, Low water/xeric plants, Boulders
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Advice from the Owner
We kept the black plastic on for 4.5 months and so far no grass has re-surfaced. Also, make sure to seal the edges as tight as possible with wood /rocks or bricks in order to keep the air and sunlight out. Once the plastic is off, we’ve spread mulch generously about 3/4” deep.
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Owner
Heather
City
Thornton
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
500 - 750 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2018
Time Commitment
11 - 20 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Drip irrigation system, Pathways, Patio/sitting areas
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
Make a space that works for you! We still wanted an area to have our morning coffee, so we needed to incorporate a walking path and a little seating area. Overall, we love our new garden (and have way less lawn to mow)!
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Owner
Pete
City
Greeley
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
250 - 500 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2019
Time Commitment
10 hours of labor or less
Project Cost
Less than $500
Other Project Elements
Raised/tiered beds, Drip irrigation system, Retaining walls, Pathways, Low water/xeric plants
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
I love the colorful flowers that bloom at different times during the year plus the variety of plants that come with the Garden in a Box program. I just recommend the preparation of the soil with good compost and lots of rototilling.
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Owner
Jon
City
Boulder
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
250 - 500 sq ft
Project Location
Side yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2018
Time Commitment
21 - 30 hours of labor
Project Cost
Less than $500
Other Project Elements
Pathways, Low water/xeric plants
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
I love the water conservation and beauty of flowering plants. Once established, the garden takes very little maintenance. Overall, I am so pleased with the results on the south side of my property. I am now planning to create a xeriscape garden in front of my home (east side) as well.
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