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04May

A side by side comparison of a Garden in a Box garden on year 1 and year 3. Year 1 image on the left shows small plants with no flowers. Year 3 image on the right shows larger plants with colorful blooming flowers.

5 Steps to Tailor a Garden In A Box Kit to Your Space

Taylor Hinojosa

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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Integrating your Garden In A Box kit into your outdoor space is easier than you might think. While the Garden Info Sheet included with each kit provides sample Plant by

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27Apr

A woman crouching in a garden beg and placing a piece of paper by a plant

Preparing to Plant Your Garden

Ali Colbert

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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We’re here to help get your garden area ready for planting your new Garden In A Box. Check out our tips below for insights on soil amendments, mulching, weeding, and

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22Apr

Earth Day 2026 Event with Governor Jared Polis, Mayor Aaron Brockett, Resource Central President & CEO Neal Luri, Eco-Cycle Executive Director Suzanne Jones, and community leaders, and staff standing next to a 15-foot hammer sculpture

Nailed It: Celebrating Earth Day with a 15-foot hammer sculpture forged from reclaimed hammers

Rachel Staats

Events,Materials Reuse,News

Local nonprofits Resource Central and Eco-Cycle welcome the community to explore new tools to reduce waste, free workshops, live music, and public art on April 25.

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

An image of the Resource Central donation lane, New Donation & Store Hours

Spring Updates: New Donation Hours, Same Big Impact

Sarah Smith

Blog

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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

Image of watering garden with the text "navigating drought with garden in a box"

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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