Owner
Laurie
City
Palisade (Mesa County)
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
Less than 250 sq ft
Project Location
Side yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
Ongoing!
Time Commitment
More than 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system, Raised/tiered beds, Pathways, Boulders, Shrubs
Resource Central Programs
None
Professional Help
Yes
Advice from the Owner
My waterwise landscape is much more interesting and beautiful than my lawn! I love it! Though it took awhile to establish with small, inexpensive plants and seeds, it has grown so much and filled in so well that I actually am out of room for new plantings! I have begun removing older waterwise plants (russian sage) and replacing them with native waterwise plants (Leadplant). It is very easy to care for as I mostly just weed now and then. Very little time spent watering and I never have to feed anything!
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