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Garden In A Box

05Feb

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Biodiversity in Your Yard: How One Garden Is Helping Science

Taylor Hinojosa

Blog,Garden In A Box

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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 B

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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

Blog,Garden In A Box

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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.

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 B

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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 B

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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 C

Blog,Garden In A Box,Lawn Replacement,Save Water,Waterwise Communities

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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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