Tired of high water bills and a thirsty lawn? Resource Central's Garden In A Box program offers a simple, beautiful solution: transform your yard into a drought-tolerant oasis. These thoughtfully designed, low-water garden kits are perfect for Colorado homeowners looking to conserve water and create stunning landscapes at low cost!
What's Inside a Garden In A Box?
Each kit comes packed with everything you need for a successful garden:
- Quart-sized perennial plants: Carefully selected for Colorado's climate.
- Plant by Number maps: Making planting easy and stress-free.
- Seasonal maintenance suggestions: Ensuring your garden thrives year-round.
- Watering schedule recommendations: Helping you conserve water effectively.
How the Garden In A Box Program Works:
Resource Central offers two opportunities to participate each gardening season:
- Spring Pre-Order: Place your order in March for pickup and planting in May and June.
- Summer Pre-Order: Order in June for pickup and planting in August and September.
- Boxes Range in Cost: $127 - $189
- Purchase your Box: Get your box ordered! Boxes will be ready for pick up at the beginning of May. Sign up HERE!
Here's a step-by-step guide to transforming your yard:
- Assess Your Space: Measure your planting area and determine the sun exposure.
- Pre-Order Online: When available, secure your Garden In A Box through the online store.
- Remove Thirsty Turf (If Needed): Maximize water savings by replacing sections of non-functional lawn.
- Pick Up Your Kit: Collect your Garden In A Box at the designated pickup location.
- Plant and Mulch: Follow the included instructions to plant your new garden and apply mulch.
- Reduce Watering: After the first year, you can significantly reduce watering and start enjoying the water-saving benefits.
For more information head to: https://resourcecentral.org/
