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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

Garden In A Box

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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Owner

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

Garden In A Box

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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Owner

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

Garden In A Box

Advice from the Owner

Our first big landscaping project we did as a family at the new home!

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