Owner
Eileen and Al
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
250 - 500 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2023
Time Commitment
11 - 20 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
We received all the help that we needed from Resource Central. The turf removal went smoothly. We purchased two gardens . The wet summer helped the plants to thrive. All of the plants look great. We have had several blooms. We love the time saved from mowing. The greatest benefits are saving water and bringing more pollinators into our yard. We’d like to remove more turf next year. Thank you, Resource Central.
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Owner
RONDA FRITZLER
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
750 - 1,000 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2023
Time Commitment
31 - 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
We are saving 50% on our water bill and not having to use the gas mower as much either is a double win.
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Owner
Jessie Hancox
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
500 - 750 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2022
Time Commitment
More than 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Retaining walls, Pathways, Shrubs
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
It's a lot of work and worth all the time and labor. I didn't go with a waterline system, as we do not have sprinkler system. Instead, I water by hand 3 times per week. During that time I am taking in and enjoying my yard, the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds that visited this year! So happy with the results. The plants are just at the right spot to plant when you pick them up. I was a bit reluctant about planting in the fall, but so glad that I talked to the staff about my concerns. They are all passionate about their work and helping talk through concerns and questions. Now we have this amazing yard to enjoy!
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Owner
Katie Cassady
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
500 - 750 sq ft
Project Location
Backyard
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
Second year of our waterwise garden-- it's filling in beautifully!
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Owner
Stacey
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
500 - 750 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2022
Time Commitment
21 - 30 hours of labor
Project Cost
$500 - $1,000
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system, Retaining walls, Shrubs
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
This is a year 2 garden. They plants have easily tripled in size and are just beginning to bloom. We have seen several bees and hummingbirds coming to see if the flowers have opened yet. You need to be patient! Several neighbors have already stopped to ask us about it, and the neighbors across the street put in a small one last fall.
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Owner
Tracie Amann
City
Westminster
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
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Pathways
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
I love the look of the mulch. I can't wait for next season to see the growth. It was a lot of work, I did it all myself (with some help cutting down the tree), I took my time and I'm very happy so far!
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Owner
Jessica
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
500 - 750 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2023
Time Commitment
11 - 20 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
From April to September there’s always something blooming. I love watching the pollinators, especially when the bumblebees fall to the ground inside a flower bloom they’ve knocked off a stem. I also like experimenting with different plants, seeing what comes back and what didn’t do well. We continuously struggle with the same handful of areas where plants start out strong and then fail. We can’t figure out why. The most challenging part is digging up the mulch to find the drip lines to create more options. And this year’s pest is the flea beetle. But the biggest win for this space, I think, is conquering the bindweed. I also love all of the wildlife that brings balance to the garden. Garter snakes, finches nesting on the house, the feral cat napping under the echinacea, the ladybugs all over the sage. It’s a paradise from top to bottom. And I love that we’ve created a space for this.
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Owner
Scott A Elias
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
250 - 500 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2023
Time Commitment
More than 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
$1,001 - $2,000
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system, Retaining walls, Pathways
Resource Central Programs
Slow the Flow, Grass to Garden, Lawn Removal Service, Garden In A Box
Advice from the Owner
We love not having to mow and water a front lawn. We erected a slab of sandstone on which we painted a mammoth, a bear, and a chamois in the style of 35,000-year-old cave paintings in France. We wanted to make our garden unique! Advice: The tender young plants we got from the Garden In A Box kit were being eaten by rabbits. We sprayed a cayenne pepper spray to keep the bunnies away.
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Owner
Donna
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
1,000+ sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2022
Time Commitment
More than 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Drip irrigation system, Pathways, Patio/sitting areas, Boulders, Shrubs
Resource Central Programs
None
Advice from the Owner
Loved the inspiration given me by the company who completed this. Their vision was perfect.
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Owner
Shawna
City
Westminster
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
Less than 250 sq ft
Project Location
Side yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2022
Time Commitment
less than 10 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants
Resource Central Programs
Advice from the Owner
I love that this has replaced bluegrass! The only disappointment was that I wanted to use the existing sprinkler system to add drip irrigation to the garden, but the current configuration wouldn't allow it to be tapped due to pressure, and other plant watering times on the zone. I didn't have the money or the time to add another zone to the system. I can't wait to see it next year as it matures!
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