01Jul
July is Smart Irrigation Month and we want to help ensure you can participate in celebrating this month with a few easy water conserving tricks and resources to help you learn more. One of the 7 principles of xeriscaping (low-water landscaping) is the maintenance and creation of practical turf areas. We will never recommend removing Read More
18Jun
Hot weather has arrived and summer will officially be here by Saturday, June 20th. Long, sunny days will be great for your sun-loving plants, helping them to produce beautiful blooms for you and the pollinators that visit them, but some of you have been asking if these hotter temperatures should have you worried about your Read More
12Jun
Did you know that clovers weren’t always seen as an obstacle to the perfect lawn? Clover lawns were once a big hit- even considered a friend of grass for that green lawn goal. According to Lawn Starter, clover was standard in a grass seed mix just decades ago. Benefits to including this lucky sprout in Read More
08Jun
It’s been 57 years since Martin Luther King, Jr delivered his historic “I Have A Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. It was during those tumultuous times that Dr. King declared “we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt”. Today, with the worldwide protests calling out Read More
24Apr
Did you know your mowing practices can play a big role in the health of your lawn? Before you fire up your mower for the year, check out these 3 mowing tips you can implement now to make your lawn more healthy and resilient in the heat of the summer. Lawnmower tune up Don’t underestimate Read More
20Apr
On behalf of the team at Resource Central, we sincerely hope that this Earth Day message finds you and your loved ones healthy and comforted by the rejuvenation that comes with the springtime. We are filled with gratitude by the outpouring of support for our staff and conservation programs throughout this crisis. Over the past Read More
07Apr
Q: “With COVID-19 are we still doing regularly scheduled drive-thru pickups?” A: As of now, yes, but pickups will most certainly be modified in some capacity. We are closely monitoring the CDC, WHO, and State of Colorado COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. All staff are working from home and available from 8am-4pm M-F for customer Read More
26Mar
Resource Central is prioritizing health and safety for staff and program participants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are closely monitoring CDC & public health department guidance and are actively incorporating their recommendations into our conservation programs and operations: Waterwise Seminars: Transitioned all seminars to online webinars. Here is the schedule. Garden In A Read More
24Mar
Written by Sara Viner Throughout Boulder, glamorous new homes pop up from what feels out of thin air. We take notice of these flashy new estates but tend to overlook the previous process of transformation. The cordoned-off construction sites throughout our residential streets, the large roll-off sitting near the road as it collects an increasing Read More
10Mar
IN THE GARDEN is our monthly blog dedicated to answering your gardening questions, and providing helpful tips to make your landscape transformations beautiful and water saving. We love talking about all things gardening and water conservation though landscape change! Submit your question(s) for the xeric plant enthusiasts – aka the Garden In a Box team Read More
