WEST JORDAN, Utah — Jenny Grayson did a "DIY" project, tearing out grass on the side of her home and putting in a beautiful garden with roses, trees and other plants.

"It has a special meaning for me, because I did it for my sister to remember her," she told FOX 13 News on Thursday.

She watched YouTube videos on gardening and even installed her own drip irrigation system. Grayson took advantage of rebates offered by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District for water conservation.

"I am so happy with how it turned out," she said. "It is my little secret garden and the neighbors just love coming by."

Before, the area was just turf and Grayson admitted her family never used it except to mow the lawn. Her family's water bill has also dropped as a result of the change.

"It’s actually g

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