Owner
Graham Cowling
City
Denver
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
750 - 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
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system, Raised/tiered beds, Retaining walls, Pathways, Veggie gardens, Berm/swale
Resource Central Programs
Professional Help
Yes
Advice from the Owner
Our Garden In A Box is so much more inviting than a grass lawn.
We started too late so took one full season to complete but gave us the time to design plan and implement with little issues and huge rewards.
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