Discover how 103,000 community members took action to save water, reduce waste, and conserve energy in Resource Central’s 2024 Conservation Impact Report. Join us for a webinar on March 19 to learn how you can make a difference, too!
20Feb
Blog
01Jul
2025 Garden In A Box Photo Contest
We want to see YOUR gardens! Submit up to 5 photos of your garden by August 2 to be entered to win a FREE Garden In a Box kit!
26Jun
Grass Lawn Alternatives: Create a Resilient Yard with Xeriscaping
Looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance lawn alternative that also supports Colorado’s long-term water future? Xeriscaping is a powerful way to reimagine your landscape with conservation in mind. By replacing turf
18Jun
The Benefits of Lawn Removal: A Waterwise Way to Landscape
Green grassy lawns may be the traditional approach in homes across Colorado, but they’re also incredibly thirsty. In fact, more than half of residential water use in the Front Range
16Jun
How to Get Rid of Black Plant Pots Without the Waste
Reuse black plant pots by cleaning and sterilizing them, or recycle them at drop-off locations since they’re not accepted in curbside recycling.
12Jun
Water Wisely with a Free Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluation
Go behind the scenes at a Slow the Flow appointment! Learn how sprinkler evaluations help reduce water waste and help Coloradans make an impact on conservation!
12Jun
Turf Wars: Why Fake Grass Isn’t a Real Solution
Skip artificial turf and explore Resource Central’s waterwise programs to make every drop of outdoor water count in Colorado’s dry climate.
11Jun
Rock & Reuse Recap: A Blooming Good Time!
Celebrate community and conservation! At our Summer Plant & Garden Sale on June 7, 654 attendees helped divert nearly 40,000 pounds of reusable materials from the landfill and gave 2,556 waterwise plants new homes. Join us for the next Rock & Reuse event on June 21 for more fun and impact!
09Jun
Forging a More Resilient Water Future
Resource Central’s own Elisabeth D. Bowman co-facilitated a Growing Water Smart Workshop in Montrose, CO, a three-day action-based program by the Sonoran Institute and the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy.
06Jun
Save Water & Get $200 for Your Lawn Removal Project
Apply for Lawn Removal Service by June 20, and you’ll be entered to receive a $200 credit toward your project — a potential savings of $950!
03Jun
Gardening for Pollinators: Interview with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion
Ali of Resource Central’s Garden In A Box program sat down with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion and designer of the Butterfly Haven Garden In A Box to chat
