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.
This prairie wildflower achieves a level of sophistication in the 'Magnus' variety, which throws its petals out horizontally daisy-style. Coneflower tolerates heat and drought, and it blooms all summer long. Plant these 30-inch-tall perennial flowers in the middle or back of the bed.
Plant evergreen ornamental varieties for year-round specimen plants. Grasses include blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) and tall blue fescue (Festuca amethystine). Blue oat grass is a semi-evergreen fountain grass. It grows well in zones 4 through 9 and needs dry, well-drained soil.