Granite tiles typically cost around $4 to $19 per square foot or $120 to $570 for 30 square feet of counter space. DIY kits that contain the tiles and backsplashes necessary are available for around $100-200 for each section (eg.24 inch wide corner piece).odular (or prefabricated) granite costs anywhere from $25 to $100 per sq. ft. (for materials only). Based on this, the average-sized kitchen counter is around $750 to $3,000 if you install it yourself.
Blanket flower (gaillardia) is a drought- and heat-tolerant perennial wildflower that provides long-lasting color in a sunny border with poor soil. In red, gold, or brown, its daisy-like, 3-inch wide, single or double perennial flowers bloom through the summer and into the fall.
Overwintering Geraniums. Geraniums are wonderful, easy-to-grow plants that bloom on and on in the garden all summer. Their blooms just seem to last forever. And as the weather cools, they usually put on a great show, so it's no wonder many gardeners want to bring them indoors during the winter and save them for spring.verwintering Geraniums. Geraniums are wonderful, easy-to-grow plants that bloom on and on in the garden all summer. Their blooms just seem to last forever. And as the weather cools, they usually put on a great show, so it's no wonder many gardeners want to bring them indoors during the winter and save them for spring.