Owner
Becky
City
Denver
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
750 - 1,000 sq ft
Project Location
Side yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2024
Time Commitment
11 - 20 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Native or drought-tolerant plants, Drip irrigation system
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Advice from the Owner
Garden in a Box has made replacing the sod so easy and way more affordable. The plants are great and they grow quickly when you follow the instructions. Luckily, our home had a sprinkler system that I was able to easily convert to a drip system using affordable options from the hardware store. I think it's worth it to install a DIY drip system to ensure your new plants get the water they need to really get established without having to manually water or waste water with other sprinkler options. I'm slowly working to replace all the now dead sod with plants that are better for our environment. I love how easy it is now!
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