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Designing a Family-Friendly Small Backyard in a Dry Climate

For a 14×60 ft south-facing yard in Grand Junction, CO, with decorative rock and a central patio, start by exploring local neighborhoods, nurseries, and garden books for styles you like. Prioritize shade trees, colorful perennials, and a lawn area for grandchildren. Consider a phased plan: remove rock, amend soil, install irrigation, then plant. Drought-tolerant grasses and native plants will thrive with less water.

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