Owner
Carl
City
La Veta
Skill Set
Expert
Project Size
1,000+ sq ft
Project Location
Backyard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2021
Time Commitment
More than 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Raised/tiered beds, Pathways, Bird/Bee houses, Veggie gardens, Patio/sitting areas, Berm/swale, Shrubs
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Advice from the Owner
This was my garden in La Veta Colorado (at 7,500 ft altitude) from different views. I’m interested in native and hummingbird gardens and have been working with high country plants for many years.
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