That's the hardest part--saving up the money! I hope you can get the succulents in your backyard! Last year we pulled up our grass and were supposed to finish the xeroscape, but the funds aren't there to put the plants in with the rocks--so we just have a rocky front yard!! Next year, right?!
I hope yours doesn't take a year to make it happen!! I love the beauty that you captured on this layout from the colors to the overall composition!