How do I fix my backyard?
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Miriam
i want to fix my back yard. I don’t like grass on the ground. I would like to put cement or I accept suggestions, but I want to leave in the back part of the yard around 3 feet clean of grass to put stones and plants in planters. I live in Homestead, FL and I don’t know how to start, the burger, Ect. Suggestions??
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Have you considered putting down heavy plastic or weed barrier and putting in succulents and gravel or just gravel? Here is one idea some people did to their side yard: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/beautiful-yard-even-in-harsh-dry-deserts-39160211
Beautiful Yard Even in Harsh Dry Deserts!
Remove existing grass with a sod cutter. Natural materials (rock, bark, pine straw, etc.) will give good water drainage. Install plants (recommended by local nursery) to give you color and attract birds and butterflies. Be sure the ground slopes away from the house to prevent water damage at foundation.
We did a small platform deck as it ended up being cheaper than pouring a concrete patio!