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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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12Sep

A photo of a waterwise garden with yellow and purple flowers, brown wood mulch, and small grey rocks in front of a brick building and wood fence. There is a text overlay in shades of green that reads "Shape the Future of Colorado Yards! Take our Landscape Preference Lawn Replacement Program Survey" in white text.

Shape the Future of Colorado Landscapes

Rachel Staats

Blog,Lawn Replacement

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Take a quick survey to share your landscape preferences and help shape the future of waterwise yards in Colorado.

12Aug

Two homeowners stand in their yard after the grass was removed.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Leigh and Raquel of Lakewood

Garrett B

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water,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.

29Jul

Plant a Waterwise Demonstration Garden and Inspire Conservation in Your Community

Jahna B

Lawn Replacement

We’re excited to introduce a new pilot project designed specifically for non-residential properties: Waterwise Demonstration Gardens.

26Jun

Xeriscaped yard next to turf grass and a patio with chairs

Grass Lawn Alternatives: Create a Resilient Waterwise Yard

Jahna B

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water

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Looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance lawn alternative that also supports Colorado’s long-term water future? Xeriscaping is a powerful way to reimagine your landscape with conservation in mind. By replacing turf

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18Jun

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The Benefits of Lawn Removal: A Waterwise Way to Landscape

Jahna B

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water

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Green grassy lawns may be the traditional approach in homes across Colorado, but they’re also incredibly thirsty. In fact, more than half of residential water use in the Front Range

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06Jun

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Save Water & Get $200 for Your Lawn Removal Project

Jahna B

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water

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Apply for Lawn Removal Service by June 20, and you’ll be entered to receive a $200 credit toward your project — a potential savings of $950!

07May

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Kerry White of Boulder

Garrett B

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

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Kerry and I talk landscape design, water conservation, and her upcoming Lawn Removal Service appointment. “We knew we didn’t want a full [Kentucky] bluegrass lawn.” That was Kerry’s thought when

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01May

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Spring Sprinkler & Lawn Care Checklist

Lisa Anderson

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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Check out these lawn care tips, from watering to aeration to mower maintenance, to set up your lawn for success this summer.

12Mar

Resource Central employee rolling cut turf

3 Top Lawn Removal Methods for a Beautiful Waterwise Yard

Ali Colbert

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water

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Lawn removal comes down to three proven methods: Sheet Mulching (smothering grass with cardboard and compost over 6 to 8 months) Solarization (using black plastic and Colorado sun to bake

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