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.
Bulbs add perennial color to the garden. Spring bulbs flower in early spring and fade back by summer. Summer blooming bulbs add color from early to late summer depending on the variety. Both may need occasional digging up and dividing to avoid overcrowding, and summer bulbs may also require digging up each fall for winter storage.