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26May

A Slow the Flow technician and a homeowner talking on a backyard patio.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Liz’s Water-Efficient Westminster Landscape

Garrett Brown

Blog,Garden In A Box,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.

06Apr

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Cassandra’s “Renatured” Front Yard

Garrett Brown

Blog,Garden In A Box,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.

02Feb

a backyard garden with a bridge, covered in snow

Waterwise Community Field Blog: A Frosty Photo Showcase

Garrett Brown

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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.

24Oct

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Mark of Willows Water District

Garrett Brown

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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.

16Jun

Stacks of black plastic plant pots on a table.

How to Get Rid of Black Plant Pots Without the Waste

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Reuse black plant pots by cleaning and sterilizing them, or recycle them at drop-off locations since they’re not accepted in curbside recycling.

03Jun

Brightly colored garden with catmint.

Gardening for Pollinators: Interview with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion

Ali Colbert

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Ali of Resource Central’s Garden In A Box program sat down with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion and designer of the Butterfly Haven Garden In A Box to chat

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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

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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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26Jul

Pink and purple flowers in a large planter box in front of a home

Every Drop Counts: Unveiling the Water Savings of Garden In A Box

Garden In A Box

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Garden In A Box is making a significant impact in water conservation by transforming traditional landscapes into waterwise yards.

12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Branch Out With Colorado Trees

Colorado is a tough place to be a tree! This talk will prepare you for success by going over how to select, plant and care for a tree in our

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