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Year: 2021

01Dec

Go Xeric: 7 Ways to Create a Stunning Colorado Yard

Resource Central staff

News

  Tired of sinking tons of water into a boring lawn? Dreading your summer water bill? There is a better way– create a stunning Colorado yard this summer! Take a

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08Oct

First Frost Yard and Garden Tips

Ali Colbert

Blog,News

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  Happy fall, everyone! Although the immediate forecast isn’t predicting overnight frost just yet, the first freezing temps of the season are certainly on their way. Until the first freeze

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09Sep

A Few Fall Gardening Tips

Phebe Taylor

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While there are certainly some beneficial tasks to complete in the fall in your Colorado garden, we believe less is more.

28Jul

Income-qualified Pilot Program for Garden In A Box

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box,News

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Resource Central piloted a new program in partnership with the City of Longmont this year to help expand the reach of Garden In A Box to under-served community members. The

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23Jul

Make Way for Sustainable Landscaping

Resource Central staff

News

Colorado Water If you’re unfamiliar with Colorado and water demands, we’ve got a quick summary: Colorado is a semi-arid climate which means it’s not ideal for plants and landscapes that

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09Jul

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Your Sprinklers’ Biggest Water Wasters!

Resource Central staff

Blog,Slow the Flow

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Sprinkler systems can be complicated. Small problems can be big lawn care water wasters. Review these 4 common irrigation system issues that could be costing you. We offer more Colorado

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04Jun

Emma Gomez Martinez Park Garden

Resource Central staff

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We are honored to be a part of the beautiful Emma Gomez Martinez Park. A few weekends ago, six Garden In A Box kits were planted to beautify and commemorate

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02Jun

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Mowing Tips

Resource Central staff

Blog,News,Slow the Flow

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Is your yard looking like it needs a haircut? Before you take out the mower, we have some tips!   1. We recommend 2.5″ – 3″ for leaf length. That

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20May

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3 Commonly Believed Colorado Lawn Myths

Resource Central staff

Blog,News,Slow the Flow

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There are some lawn rumors out… is what you’ve heard fact or fiction? Let’s break down these 3 lawn myths. 1. You shouldn’t water at night because mold will grow.

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19May

Resource Central breaks ground on one of the largest building materials reuse centers in nation

Resource Central staff

Materials Reuse,News,Press Release,Resource

Boulder nonprofit Resource Central is beginning construction of the biggest phase of its building materials reuse facility. The public is invited to watch the groundbreaking ceremony on Facebook at: Facebook.com/ResourceCentral.

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