Garden In A Box Impact Analysis Takeaways and Looking Ahead
In the final post of our 2024 Garden In A Box Impact Analysis series, the results show how impactful sustainable landscaping can be. From significant water savings to community benefits, this program is a testament to the power of conservation efforts.
Garden In A Box: Participants Save Water
- Average of 5,000 gallons saved per participant per year.
- Participants used an average of 8 gallons per square foot per year on their entire landscape versus 19 gallons per square foot for cool-season turf grass.
- Garden In A Box participants are meeting and exceeding expectations for waterwise landscape requirements.
- Garden In A Box participants are setting industry standards.
Garden In A Box: Environmental Benefits
- Reduces outdoor water use by 50% and leads to water conservation.
- Creates pollinator pathways by connecting fragmented pollinator habitats and increasing biodiversity in landscapes.
- Perennial landscapes use fewer chemicals, and Garden In A Box is free of neonics.
Garden In A Box: Deep Roots & Continues to Thrive
- Since 2023, 69,500 Garden In A Box kits have been sold.
- The program is thriving, from 39 participants in 2003 to 7,746 in 2023.
- 450% Growth in late summer season since 2020.
- Participants are changing their landscape practices and preferences for the betterment of the environment.
Survey Says: People Love Garden In A Box
- “We wanted to xeriscape our yard but the price tag and knowledge of plants were out of our range. This [program] made it possible and our front yard is gorgeous now!”
- “It’s a win-win type of agreement. I get to help conserve water, plant Colorado native plants, and help the pollinators!”
- “I love this program and how easy it makes creating a novice xeriscape garden so that anyone can do it!”
As we strive for a more sustainable future, it’s important to continue supporting and expanding waterwise initiatives like the Garden In A Box program, which helps make our communities more sustainable.
Thank you for reading along as we explored the 2024 Garden In A Box Impact Analysis. With your support, Resource Central is putting conservation into action!
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