Q: “The 2024 Garden In A Box collection has been released, but where do I start!? How do I select the gardens that best fit my needs?” A: With
08Jan
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08Jan
Waterwise gardening & native plants
As low-water landscaping becomes the new norm in Colorado (check out our most recent blog post about xeriscaping myths!) a focus on native plants is also increasing in popularity. In
06Dec
Top 3 Myths About Waterwise Landscaping
As Xeriscaping, now also referred to as ColoradoScaping or waterwise landscaping, is getting its moment in Colorado’s news (also here and here and here) this year we wanted to
01Dec
The outliers in urban residential landscaping: Why these homeowners tore out their turf
Heather Brubaker had a sprawling yard of Kentucky bluegrass at her home in Longmont. Mowing the turf took her more than two hours. During summer, her monthly water bill jumped
11Oct
Resource Central Pollinates New Mural on October 14th
Public art supporters are invited to the unveiling of a major new mural by acclaimed local artist David Ocelotl Garcia. The environmentally-themed mural entitled “Repollinators” was commissioned by Resource Central,
12Sep
Thinking of swapping your lawn for a water-saving garden? This nonprofit has a ‘plant-by-numbers’ service to help
When Jessie Myers of Thornton looked out her window, she saw a kind of personal battlefield. The homeowner was waging a war to keep her grass green — and she
14Aug
Resource Central sees record participation in programs that help people transition from thirsty grass to climate-resilient yards
Coloradans are ripping out their thirsty grass yards in record numbers. This year more than 10,000 households in Front Range communities transitioned a portion of their yards to waterwise landscaping
18Jul
Resource Central Announces New Program Director
The award-winning environmental nonprofit is proud to welcome its newest member to the team: Joe Pitts, an experienced leader with a passion for sustainability. BOULDER, Colorado, July 17, 2023 –
28Jun
Resource Central Announces New Marketing Coordinator
The innovative nonprofit that supports sustainability by encouraging people to donate building materials proudly welcomes Katie O’Malley to the team. BOULDER, Colorado, June 27, 2023 – Resource Central, an
15Jun
Miscellaneous Items to Save When Donating Building Supplies
Want to Donate Building Materials? Learn What Kinds of Miscellaneous Supplies Can Be Recycled Both new construction projects and remodeling jobs tend to yield lots of leftover materials. While
