Owner
Yuchen
City
Boulder
Skill Set
Intermediate
Project Size
750 - 1,000 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2020
Time Commitment
21 - 30 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Pathways, Low water/xeric plants, Boulders
Resource Central Programs
Professional Help
No
Advice from the Owner
We kept the black plastic on for 4.5 months and so far no grass has re-surfaced. Also, make sure to seal the edges as tight as possible with wood /rocks or bricks in order to keep the air and sunlight out. Once the plastic is off, we’ve spread mulch generously about 3/4” deep.
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