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Garden In A Box

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.

03Dec

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Congrats to our Frosty Photo Contest Winners!

Taylor Hinojosa

Blog,Garden In A Box

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The growing season gets all the attention with colorful blooms, but the cold season is a perfect time to appreciate shape, texture, and the critters that appreciate a waterwise landscape.

24Oct

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Mark of Willows Water District

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.

25Sep

Two volunteers load up a car with plants from a Garden In A Box kit.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Garden In A Box in Grand Junction

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.

17Sep

Waterwise Community Interview: Mitch from Longmont

Ben Chew

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Resource Central talks with Mitch from Longmont about his experience with the Lawn Replacement and Garden In A Box Programs.   What inspired you to make a waterwise landscape transformation?

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30Jul

Native yellow blooming flowers

Waterwise Rebuilding with Garden In A Box

Ben Chew

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Community members affected by the Marshall Fire continue to rebuild by planting 2,000 waterwise Garden In A Box kits, helping conserve water and restore the landscape.

29Jul

colorful flowers in a garden

Summer Gardening Tips

Ali Colbert

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Summer is the time to sit back and enjoy the vibrant results of all your spring planting and cleanup efforts. As you take in the blooms, colors, and buzzing pollinators,

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01Jul

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2025 Garden In A Box Photo Contest

Taylor Hinojosa

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We want to see YOUR gardens! Submit up to 5 photos of your garden by August 2 to be entered to win a FREE Garden In a Box kit!

27Jun

CBS Denver anchor Callie Zanandrie speaking with Resource Central Marketing Director Rachel Staats, in the news studio sitting on a white couch next to a Garden In A Box sign and starter plants.

Ditch the Thirsty Grass, Plant Garden In A Box

Rachel Staats

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Denver CBS News highlights Garden In A Box: saving water, supporting pollinators, and creating beautiful waterwise Colorado yards!

16Jun

Stacks of black plastic plant pots on a table.

How to Get Rid of Black Plant Pots Without the Waste

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Reuse black plant pots by cleaning and sterilizing them, or recycle them at drop-off locations since they’re not accepted in curbside recycling.

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