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Design rationale
- Use low-maintenance native planting to make the front yard cleaner without creating a demanding upkeep routine.
- Define the entry with gravel edges and path lighting before changing expensive hardscape.
- Split the project into cleanup, hardscape, planting, and finish phases so DIY and contractor scope are easier to compare.
Plant list
- Texas sage
Structure plant, estimated quantity 3-5.
- Gulf muhly
Ornamental grass, estimated quantity 5-9.
- Dwarf yaupon holly
Accent plant, estimated quantity 5-9.
- Agave attenuata
Accent plant, estimated quantity 5-9.
Materials list
- Decomposed granite
Primary path or edge material, estimate $300-$1,200.
- Steel edging
Layout definition, estimate $150-$900.
- Low-voltage path lights
Project finish, estimate $250-$1,500.
- Hardwood bench
Project finish, estimate $120-$600.
Cost estimate
- DIY range
- $3,000-$8,000
- Pro range
- $7,000-$18,000
- Annual maintenance
- $300-$900
Costs are planning ranges, not a formal quote. Drainage, permits, utilities, labor, and plant suitability must be verified locally.
Action plan
Phase 1
Week 1Clear tired shrubs and mark irrigation lines
Phase 2
Weeks 2-3Install gravel paths and steel edging
Phase 3
Weeks 4-5Plant privacy and foundation layers
Phase 4
Week 6Add lighting, mulch, and the porch seating accent
Contractor brief
- Price hardscape, lighting, planting, mulch, irrigation, and cleanup separately.
- Confirm drainage slope, utilities, material access, and permit assumptions before quoting.
- Use the phase plan to separate homeowner tasks from professional scope.
Shopping list direction
- Decomposed granite
- Steel edging
- Low-voltage path lights
- Texas sage
- Gulf muhly
- Dwarf yaupon holly
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