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
27Apr
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22Apr
Nailed It: Celebrating Earth Day with a 15-foot hammer sculpture forged from reclaimed hammers
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
Hammer Sculpture: Creative Reuse in Action
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
22Apr
Dormant vs. Dead Grass: How to Tell in Colorado
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
20Apr
Spring Updates: New Donation Hours, Same Big Impact
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
Navigating Drought with Garden In A Box
With watering restrictions across Colorado, many gardeners are feeling a mix of uncertainty, confusion, and eagerness to do the right thing as we’re in the midst of one of the
08Apr
Lawn Replacement Application Guide
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
06Apr
Waterwise Community Field Blog: Cassandra’s “Renatured” Front Yard
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
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
23Mar
More Reuse, More Savings, More Impact!
At Resource Central’s nonprofit home improvement store, you’ll save every day on quality building materials — with special promotions and unique deals.
