Owner
Bev
City
Greeley
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
500 - 750 sq ft
Project Location
Backyard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2023
Time Commitment
less than 10 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Pathways, Patio/sitting areas, Shrubs
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Advice from the Owner
Our landscape created a very peaceful getaway atmosphere that we never get tired of enjoying — rather it is a place to read a book or enjoy a drink with friends and family. I learned to take more time in placement of shrubs, knowing what plants need more or less shade/sun, and the size they would be. I am still learning when to prune etc.
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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
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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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