Owner
Alison
City
Arvada
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
750 - 1,000 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2020
Time Commitment
31 - 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Pathways, Low water/xeric plants
Resource Central Programs
Professional Help
Yes
Advice from the Owner
We had the lawn removed but did the rest of the work ourselves. This included choosing the landscaping rock, mulch, and plants. We were completely exhausted and it took about 40 hours during a regular work week. However, it was completely worth it! We planted low-water plants like ice plants, tricolor stonecrop for ground cover, Ruby Flame perennial phlox, blue balloon flowers, coneflower, and baby’s breath. We are thrilled with the results!
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