Owner
Jenette
City
Grand Junction
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
750 - 1,000 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2025
Time Commitment
31 - 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Veggie gardens, Pathways
Resource Central Programs
None
Advice from the Owner
My biggest advice is patience. Most of my plants I found on Facebook marketplace for free people dividing their hen and chicks, asters, tulips, etc. I got my pavers and edging and the boulder stones for free also on Facebook marketplace. I did purchase some flowers and plants and I also planted many from seed. I looked up Garden In A Box and since they were sold out I got suggestions from there for waterwise plants for Colorado. I have never done any landscaping in my life. I just decided I wanted to get rid of some of the grass and have more flowers and less watering.
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