Owner
Susan
City
Aurora
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
250 - 500 sq ft
Project Location
Backyard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2022
Time Commitment
21 - 30 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants
Resource Central Programs
Grass to Garden, Lawn Removal Service, Garden In A Box, Slow the Flow
Professional Help
Yes
Advice from the Owner
We replaced approximately 400 sq ft of grass in our backyard with native plants. 😁. We and the bees love the result and have not had a lot of maintenance except pulling a few weeds since we planted. After we had the sod removed some grass began to sprout from the roots that were left. We were advised to lay down cardboard to prevent this, which we did and have only had to pull a few clumps of grass since then. We also surrounded the area with rabbit proof fencing since we have a lot of furry critters in our yard. Our plan is to install a drip system next spring in that area.
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