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25Feb

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Your Waterwise Garden Starts Here! A Beginner Gardener Boot Camp Giveaway

Rachel Staats

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Begin your waterwise gardening journey with Resource Central and Denver Botanic Gardens — we’re giving away boot camp tickets!

24Feb

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Low-Water All-Stars!

Ben Chew

Blog,Garden In A Box

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  With clay-heavy soils, intense sunshine, and persistent drought conditions, Colorado gardeners know that our state presents unique challenges for even the greenest of thumbs. As water becomes an increasingly

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20Feb

Is the Do-It-Yourself Lawn Replacement Option Right for You?

Jahna Belz

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If you are exploring Lawn Replacement and find yourself most excited about the idea of complimentary Garden In A Box kits, the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) option may be worth a closer

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12Feb

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Garden In A Box Solves Tricky Areas in Your Yard

Ali Colbert

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Want to swap some thirsty lawn for low-water plants this year but having trouble choosing where to start? From shady corners to narrow “hell strips”, see how Garden In A Box can transform these tricky spots into beautiful, low-water gardens with the right plan.

05Feb

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Biodiversity in Your Yard: How One Garden Is Helping Science

Taylor Hinojosa

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We recently sat down with Lauren Freels, a Landscape Architect with the City of Boulder Climate Initiatives, and designer of the stunning Biodiversity Nursery Garden In A Box kit. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how the garden came to life and the exciting research study it’s a part of.

02Feb

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Waterwise Community Field Blog: A Frosty Photo Showcase

Garrett Brown

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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.

29Jan

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Behind the Garden Design: Sunset & Sage

Phebe Taylor

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When people imagine waterwise gardens, they often picture small plants, muted colors, or sparse designs. Sunset & Sage challenges that assumption head-on. Designed by Eva Montane of Columbine Landscapes for

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26Jan

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New Year, New Yard!

Ali Colbert

Blog,Garden In A Box,Lawn Replacement,Slow the Flow,Waterwise Communities

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Has transforming thirsty grass into a colorful, low-water landscape been sitting on your wish list? Resource Central’s water conservation programs are designed to help you move your project off the

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16Jan

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Explore New Garden Designs: Start your Low-water Journey

Phebe Taylor

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The wait is over — the 2026 Garden In A Box designs are officially here! If you’re planning a beautiful, low-water yard this year, our new waterwise garden kits are

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12Jan

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Sign Up for Free Waterwise Yard Seminars

Phebe Taylor

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The 2026 Waterwise Yard Seminar schedule is officially live! Explore our full season of free online classes on xeriscape design, native plants, lawn removal, seasonal care, pollinator support, and climate-adapted landscaping.

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