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06Apr

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Cassandra’s “Renatured” Front Yard

Garrett Brown

Blog,Garden In A Box,Waterwise Communities

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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.

02Apr

Incorporating Trees into Waterwise Landscaping

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box

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You’ve probably seen it: a front yard with a young tree planted right in the middle—and a big, empty ring of lawn beneath it. It’s one of the most common

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23Mar

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More Reuse, More Savings, More Impact!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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At Resource Central’s nonprofit home improvement store, you’ll save every day on quality building materials — with special promotions and unique deals.

19Mar

From Too Much Lawn to a Waterwise Landscape: Richard’s Story

Jahna Belz

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Waterwise Communities

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When Richard looked out at his yard, one thing was clear. There was simply more grass than he needed. “I had too much lawn,” he said. “My yard was big,

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05Mar

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Scale Your Landscape, Not Your Effort: Garden Pairings 

Phebe Taylor

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  Garden In A Box makes it easier to convert bigger areas in your yard to waterwise gardens confidently and cohesively. This year, we’ve created 2 special garden pairings designed to

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25Feb

Is Lawn Removal Service the Right Fit for You?

Jahna Belz

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If you are ready to replace your lawn but want trained crews to handle the work, our Lawn Removal Service offers a simple, supported path forward. With this option, Resource

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25Feb

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Your Waterwise Garden Starts Here! A Beginner Gardener Boot Camp Giveaway

Rachel Staats

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Begin your waterwise gardening journey with Resource Central and Denver Botanic Gardens — we’re giving away boot camp tickets!

24Feb

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Low-Water All-Stars!

Ben Chew

Blog,Garden In A Box

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  With clay-heavy soils, intense sunshine, and persistent drought conditions, Colorado gardeners know that our state presents unique challenges for even the greenest of thumbs. As water becomes an increasingly

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20Feb

Is the Do-It-Yourself Lawn Replacement Option Right for You?

Jahna Belz

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If you are exploring Lawn Replacement and find yourself most excited about the idea of complimentary Garden In A Box kits, the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) option may be worth a closer

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20Feb

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2025 Impact Report: Your Conservation Actions Provide Hope

Neal Lurie

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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.

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