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09Jun

A collage of photos recapping the record-breaking June 6 Plant Sale conservation impact

Record-Breaking Conservation at the Spring Plant Sale + Rock & Reuse

Sarah Smith

Blog

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Thank you to everyone who joined for the Spring Plant Sale + Rock & Reuse event on Saturday! It was a major day of saving water & resources.

08Jun

A photo of Resource Central with a truck and materials, with text about the Giveaway

Win Big While Supporting Reuse ♻️

Sarah Smith

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Looking for an opportunity to stay in the loop on news, events, deals and unique finds at the Materials Reuse facility? Join the Materials Alert email list for a chance to win $100 in store credit to use on your next project!

01Jun

Grow Your Impact: Certify Your Garden Today!

Ben Chew

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Take your waterwise garden further. Explore Colorado garden certification programs that help protect pollinators, support biodiversity, and conserve water.

26May

A Slow the Flow technician and a homeowner talking on a backyard patio.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Liz’s Water-Efficient Westminster Landscape

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.

11May

two people planting seedlings in a garden bed

Show Us Your Garden In Action!

Taylor Hinojosa

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Want a chance to win $100 off a Garden In A Box kit and show off your planting skills? Enter our Spring Planting Photo Contest!

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

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

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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.

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