Owner
Rich
City
Lakewood
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
Less than 250 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2023
Time Commitment
21 - 30 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
This was one of several Garden In A Box kits this spring (2023), and they all did great! This one, Splendid Seasons, was in full sun and grew gangbusters! The sunflowers hit 8 feet tall and more (needed stakes). Planted in May, by August, hummingbirds were visiting, especially the Vermillion Bluffs Mexican Sage. Beautiful flowers and great variety of shapes and sizes. Lots of muscle to prepare and install, but very little brain needed. Just follow the instructions.
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Alison and Michel
City
Lakewood
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
750 - 1,000 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2023
Time Commitment
More than 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
more than $4,000
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Pathways, Patio/sitting areas
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
It is so low-maintenance and low-water consumption! Every year we simply weed and add more plant-select plants. It is fun to become whimsical and creative too (garden art)
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Barry
City
Lakewood
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
Less than 250 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2022
Time Commitment
11 - 20 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
Our first big landscaping project we did as a family at the new home!
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