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22Apr

A large sculpture of a hammer made of recycled materials stands in front of a sign for Eco-Cycle and Resource Central on Arapahoe Road in Boulder, Colorado.

Hammer Sculpture: Creative Reuse in Action

Rachel Staats

Blog,Materials Reuse

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After years of dreaming, sketching, collecting, welding, and hoisting… In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2026, we unveiled “You’re Either the Hammer or the Nail” by celebrated artist

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22Apr

Dormant vs. Dead Grass: How to Tell in Colorado

Jahna Belz

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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As watering restrictions begin across Colorado, many homeowners are noticing brown lawns and wondering if they need to water or if their grass is dead? The good news is that

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20Apr

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Spring Updates: New Donation Hours, Same Big Impact

Sarah Smith

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Spring is here, bringing warmer days, new projects, and more opportunities to make conservation part of everyday life! As participation in our programs grows during this busy season, the Materials Reuse facility is adjusting donation lane hours to better serve our conservation community.

16Apr

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Navigating Drought with Garden In A Box

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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With watering restrictions beginning to roll out across Colorado, many gardeners are feeling a mix of uncertainty, confusion, and eagerness to do the “right thing” as we head into what

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08Apr

Lawn Replacement Application Guide

Jahna Belz

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water

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Ready to get started with Resource Central’s Lawn Replacement program? Whether your goal is to save water, reduce maintenance, or create a more resilient outdoor space, this blog will guide

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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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