A case study in suburban turf conversion, we wanted to convert this ecological desert to a viable habitat for pollinators and other endemic wildlife. One of our goals was to bring native plants endemic to the Front Range back into downtown Longmont, Colorado. We carefully selected plant species that thrive in stressful conditions, contribute to native wildlife and look beautiful together. We broadcast a custom seed mix between plants and used an overhead watering system to imitate natural dynamic systems. This allows the garden to self-repair by filling in gaps with ruderal species. The front yard features custom concrete steppers, built-in planter boxes and a redwood deck. In the back yard, we extended the patio off of the house by matching the existing concrete, and created additional spaces including a separate outdoor lounge and fire pit.