Owner
Susi
City
Boulder
Skill Set
Beginner
Project Size
250 - 500 sq ft
Project Location
Front yard
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Year Completed
2018
Time Commitment
31 - 40 hours of labor
Project Cost
less than $500
Other Project Elements
Pathways, Rain Garden, Berm/swale, Low water/xeric plants
Resource Central Programs
Professional Help
No
Advice from the Owner
Just take it one step at a time. It was some work but it was well worth it. My main piece of advice is to have someone else remove the grass. I wish I had hired someone for that piece of the project. I love seeing all the bees, butterflies and birds that the plants attract. And, of course, the diversity of plants and flowers is much more beautiful and interesting that the lawn was!
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