Setting out to remove your lawn can seem like a daunting challenge, even for those with a lot of DIY experience.

We found a helpful breakdown that illustrates the steps you need to take to successfully remove your lawn in effort to replace it with a more drought-tolerant landscaping solution, whether that includes an alternative surface cover, dirt, succulents, or even artificial grass.

Steps to Remove Your Lawn

View the article over at Sunset and let us know if you have any questions.

There’s a great guide to replacing your lawn with artificial grass over at AGL as well, so be sure to check it out if you’re interested that route.