In the last 10 years, average temperatures in Denver have been 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the 20th-century average. That means our community’s landscapes need to adapt to warmer temperatures while also conserving our precious water resources.
Denver Water wants to help you transform bland expanses of water-intensive Kentucky bluegrass into more diverse, water-wise ColoradoScapes that fit naturally into our semi-arid climate. These drought-resistant and climate-resilient ColoradoScapes include tree canopies and plants that help maintain vibrant urban landscapes and benefit our communities, wildlife and the environment.
Reducing water use respects the beauty of our great state and ensures a safe water supply for generations to come. It’s simply the right thing to do.
We’ve teamed up with Resource Central to offer our residential customers a limited number of discounts for:
- Up to $500 off turf removal services. Application requirements include the removal of at least 200 square feet of water-intensive turf, a photo of the area to be transformed and plans for the new water-wise landscape (artificial turf is not allowed).
- Applications for the first round of removal services are due by April 1.
- Professionally designed, water-wise Garden In A Box plant-by-number kits. These popular and colorful gardens, 60-100 square feet in size, also provide food and habitat for butterflies, bees and small wildlife.
- Kits go on sale in March, for pickup and planting in April and May. The fall sale starts in July, with pickup and planting in August and September.