jojo wrote:
Once I cut away the st. Augustine, how deep should the crushed granite be?

Ours is about 3-4 inches deep.

Do I need to rent a compactor and compact it? I would like to define the

Yes. However, a manual compactor makes for a really good workout...

area with some
sort of drought tolerant border plants...do you have any suggestions?

Agaves, yuccas, grasses, etc. Visit yuccado.com for ideas, they have an
awesome selection and great service. Local sources include Barton
Springs Nursery and Gardens. Make sure you get cold-hardy species!

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