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04Apr

Headline: Lawn Replacement Giveaway with a photo of a waterwise landscape with mulch and trees.

Submit Your Lawn Removal Application, Enter to Win a $200 Garden In A Box Gift Card

Jahna Belz

Blog,Save Water

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Win a $200 Garden In A Box gift card and boost your waterwise landscape transformation when you submit your Lawn Replacement application.

31Mar

A woman standing in front of her home, with a rainbow colored path and garden in front of her.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Jessie Myers of Thornton

Garrett Brown

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

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Jessie Myers talks me through her waterwise yard transformation and shares her love of plants. Hi! I’m Garrett Brown, the Conservation Engagement Coordinator here at Resource Central. I’m beyond thrilled

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27Mar

Headline text reads Pollinator Paradise in purple with text below in white with "Russell's Longmont Yard"

Waterwise Community Spotlight: A Pollinator Paradise in Longmont

Rachel Staats

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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Discover how one Longmont resident transformed their yard into a waterwise and pollinator-friendly landscape with Garden In A Box. Get inspired to create your own low-water oasis!

03Mar

A close-up view of dark purple and red flowers in a garden

Comparison of 2025 Garden In A Box Offerings

Ali Colbert

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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  With so many unique gardens, choosing the best option for your yard can be tough. We’ve broken down a few highlights for each garden below to help make that

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03Feb

Before & After photos of turf grass being removed by Lawn Replacement program staff.

Replace Your Thirsty Turf! Apply for the Lawn Replacement Program

Hayden Bernot

Blog,Save Water

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Ready to transform your thirsty lawn into a beautiful waterwise landscape? Apply for the Lawn Replacement program and enjoy the benefits of a sustainable outdoor space!

24Jan

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Garden In A Box is Growing West!

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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This year, our Garden In A Box program is spreading over the Rockies and into the western slope of Colorado.

15Dec

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Do I need to water during the winter?

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Save Water

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Definitely! High winds, dry air, low humidity, low precipitation, and fluctuating temperatures are normal in our climate, and they can wreak havoc on plants.   Long, dry periods lead to

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20Nov

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Slow the Flow- Saving Water for 20 Years!

Lisa Anderson

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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  It’s no secret that over the last two decades, Colorado has been facing a severe drought. We are the eighth driest state in the U.S., with an average of

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02Aug

Orange and yellow flowers blooming in a front yard

Rooting for the Future with Garden In A Box

Kate Larson

Blog,Garden In A Box,News,Save Water

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From significant water savings to community benefits, Garden In A Box is a testament to the power of conservation efforts.

29Jul

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Blossoming Benefits: Community Perks of Garden In A Box

Kate Larson

Blog,Garden In A Box,News,Save Water

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The benefits of Garden In A Box extend far beyond water savings. By fostering community engagement, the program helps create vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods.

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