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Low-water plants

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

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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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

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water

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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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12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Planting for Pollinators

Learn how to plan your space to best attract pollinators and learn about some top varieties that you can select! Register online here: https://resourcecentral.org/seminars/

12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Knowing the Native Plants

Become a waterwise plant pro by learning the ins and outs of native plants in our arid climate. From pollinator-friendly flowers to the best shade trees, Deryn Davidson will cover

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12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Perennials, Shrubs, and More!

There are so many plant choices when it comes to planting your waterwise landscape. In this presentation, Alison O’Connor will cover a variety of choices for perennials, shrubs, trees, and

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12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Design and Plant Selection

Designing your garden-to-be and selecting appropriate plants for your space is key to a successful, low-water garden! Native plants are a great option and yield so many benefits for your

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