Posted on June 23, 2026

Resource Central’s Garden In A Box late summer restock kicks off tomorrow, with garden pickups in August and September. With ongoing drought conditions across Colorado, now is an excellent time to transform portions of your landscape into a ColoradoScape featuring drought-resilient plants that thrive in our semi-arid climate. Replacing thirsty turf with waterwise plants can help reduce outdoor water use while creating a colorful, pollinator-friendly yard.

The Garden In A Box program makes it simple to create a vibrant, low-water landscape designed specifically for Colorado yards. These professionally designed, do-it-yourself garden kits help homeowners replace sections of lawn with beautiful perennial gardens that conserve water year after year.

Each kit includes:

• Hardy starter plants in 4-inch pots
• Professionally designed Plant-by-Number maps
• Detailed plant information
• Seasonal maintenance guidance
• Site preparation and planting tips
• Watering recommendations and schedules

Once established, Garden In A Box gardens provide meaningful water savings. Research shows participants save an average of 5,000 gallons of water annually while supporting pollinators and enhancing curb appeal.

Ditch thirsty turf and discover a waterwise way to garden!