07Feb
Q: “How do I tell whether my yard is full sun, part shade, or “adaptable” sun exposure? It’s tough to tell what it’ll be this summer right now.” A: Determining the sun exposure of your yard is an important first step in choosing your Garden In A Box. Ensuring your plants receive the right
26Jan
In partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens and Northern Water, Resource Central, a local conservation-focused nonprofit, is excited to announce the newest Garden In A Box offering, Splendid Seasons. This new waterwise garden covers 200 square feet, making it the largest ever offered in the Garden In A Box program’s 19 year
11Jan
Q: “There are a lot of rabbits where I live. Will any Garden In A Box kits survive hungry bunnies? When planting new plants, I’m trying to plant as native as possible. Is there a breakdown of how many native plants each garden has?” A: Our 2022 spring Garden In A Box collection has
07Nov
Q: Do I really need to water during the winter? A: Easy answer – definitely! High winds, dry air, low humidity, wide temperature changes, low precipitation, and fluctuating temperatures are normal in our climate; and they can wreak havoc on plants. Long, dry periods lead to injury and death to their roots. This is
09Sep
We love talking about all things gardening and water conservation through landscape change! Submit your question(s) for the xeric plant enthusiasts – aka the Garden In a Box team – to GardenInfo@ResourceCentral.org, and sign up for our monthly Garden In A Box newsletter for more helpful tips and answers! (Visit our Garden In A Box homepage
07Apr
Q: “With COVID-19 are we still doing regularly scheduled drive-thru pickups?” A: As of now, yes, but pickups will most certainly be modified in some capacity. We are closely monitoring the CDC, WHO, and State of Colorado COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. All staff are working from home and available from 8am-4pm M-F for customer
10Mar
We love talking about all things gardening and water conservation through landscape change! Submit your question(s) for the waterwise plant enthusiasts – aka the Garden In a Box team – to GardenInfo@ResourceCentral.org, and sign up for our monthly Garden In A Box newsletter for more helpful tips and answers! (Visit our Garden In A Box
10Mar
Q: “There are a lot of rabbits where I live. Will any Garden In A Box survive hungry bunnies, and what deterrent methods do you recommend?” A: Protecting your new Garden In A Box from foraging rabbits and deer can be tough, but we’re here to help! Select gardens contain a majority of plants
11Feb
Q: “I have an area in my yard that’s completely shaded by my neighbor’s pine tree. It’s almost always covered in pine needles. Is there a Garden In A Box that would grow well in that area? A: Perhaps you’ve heard of the great gardening myth that dropped pine needles make the soil too
06Feb
We love talking about all things gardening and water conservation though landscape change! Submit your question(s) for the waterwise plant enthusiasts – aka the Garden In A Box team – to: GardenInfo@ResourceCentral.org, and sign up for our monthly Garden In A Box newsletter for more helpful tips and answers! (Scroll to the bottom of this
