Resource Central’s 2025 Impact Report highlights how Colorado communities are taking meaningful climate action through water conservation and waste diversion programs. Learn how your actions are creating measurable, lasting change.
20Feb
Blog
12Feb
Garden In A Box Solves Tricky Areas in Your Yard
Want to swap some thirsty lawn for low-water plants this year but having trouble choosing where to start? From shady corners to narrow “hell strips”, see how Garden In A Box can transform these tricky spots into beautiful, low-water gardens with the right plan.
05Feb
Biodiversity in Your Yard: How One Garden Is Helping Science
We recently sat down with Lauren Freels, a Landscape Architect with the City of Boulder Climate Initiatives, and designer of the stunning Biodiversity Nursery Garden In A Box kit. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the garden came to life and the exciting research study it’s a part of.
02Feb
Waterwise Community Field Blog: A Frosty Photo Showcase
One of the largest lawn removals this year took place in Lakewood, where 2,500 sq ft of grass was transformed into a DIY waterwise garden, plus tips to plan yours.
29Jan
Behind the Garden Design: Sunset & Sage
When people imagine waterwise gardens, they often picture small plants, muted colors, or sparse designs. Sunset & Sage challenges that assumption head-on. Designed by Eva Montane of Columbine Landscapes for
26Jan
New Year, New Yard!
Has transforming thirsty grass into a colorful, low-water landscape been sitting on your wish list? Resource Central’s water conservation programs are designed to help you move your project off the
16Jan
Explore New Garden Designs: Start your Low-water Journey
The wait is over — the 2026 Garden In A Box designs are officially here! If you’re planning a beautiful, low-water yard this year, our new waterwise garden kits are
15Jan
Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation
For 50 years, Resource Central has been helping communities save billions of gallons of water, conserve energy, and reduce waste across Colorado. Together, we have empowered more than 1 million people to live more sustainably and make conservation a way of life.
12Jan
Sign Up for Free Waterwise Yard Seminars
The 2026 Waterwise Yard Seminar schedule is officially live! Explore our full season of free online classes on xeriscape design, native plants, lawn removal, seasonal care, pollinator support, and climate-adapted landscaping.
04Jan
Rock & Reuse: Turning Up the Volume on Conservation in 2026
Rock & Reuse Summer Concerts are back for 2026, and we’re ready to turn up the volume! Join us Saturdays next summer, and stay tuned for the full lineup and schedule!
