We were thrilled to sit down with CBS News Colorado and talk about one of our most popular water conservation favorite programs: Garden In A Box. The segment aired July 2, 2026, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to bring this water-saving program to a wider Colorado audience.
First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie covered something we hear from homeowners all the time: traditional grass lawns are thirsty and water-intensive, expensive to maintain, and honestly not doing much to support biodiversity for local wildlife. Garden In A Box gives Colorado residents an easy, affordable way to change that. Each kit comes pre-planned with waterwise, pollinator-friendly plants that are matched to our region’s climate and soil conditions, so you’re not left guessing what will actually survive and thrive in your yard.
In this segment, we discussed our Garden In A Box restock and why late summer is an ideal time to plant in Colorado. Available for pickup in August and September, our waterwise garden kits help gardeners take advantage of cooler temperatures so new plants establish strong roots with less watering before winter.
Why This Matters for Water Conservation
Outdoor water use makes up 50% of a significant share of household water consumption in Colorado, and a significant amount of that goes to keeping grass green through our dry summers. A small Lawn Replacement, as little as 200 square feet, with waterwise plants can cut your water use while creating a colorful, water-efficient yard you’ll enjoy season after season.
Garden In A Box kits prove that low-water landscaping can be both beautiful and practical. Once established, Garden In A Box kits use nearly 60% less water, an average of 8 gallons per square foot annually, compared to 19 gallons for traditional grass. Along with reducing water use, the diverse plantings provide habitat and food for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that support biodiversity.
We’ve helped nearly 60,000 Colorado households plant Garden In A Box kits to make this transition since 2003, and coverage like this CBS News segment helps more people know the option exists. Together, those small changes add up to a more resilient and waterwise future for Colorado.
Watch the Segment and Order Your Garden
You can watch the full CBS News Colorado segment below, originally aired July 2, 2026. Take a look, then head over to our Garden In A Box page to browse available kits and place your order before the late-summer restock sells out.
Ready to get started? Order your Garden In A Box kit and find out which garden designs are available for your area. If you’d like to read the full written piece, you can find it on the CBS News Colorado website: “Colorado’s popular ‘Garden In A Box’ program returns with late-summer restock as drought fuels demand” by Callie Zanandrie.
