Water-wise gardening for our climate
Colorado’s climate is naturally hot and dry — and using water-wise plants in our city’s landscapes reflects the natural diversity and beauty of the world around us.
While winter’s mountain snow builds our water supply, consider what steps you can take to use less water, especially outside, this summer. Among Denver Water residential customers, outdoor water use accounts for about 50% of water use, so planting a water-wise garden is one way to reduce your outdoor water footprint.
Garden In A Box kits are currently sold out for the spring season. Resource Central, a nonprofit organization in Boulder, will offer more gardens for fall later in the year. We encourage customers to sign up for Resource Central’s notifications and email list to receive alerts and tips for xeric gardening.
Why plant a low-water garden?
- Easy water savings: Replacing just 100 square feet of lawn and hand-watering Garden In A Box’s water-smart plants can help you save more than 1,000 gallons of water the first year, and even more after three years.
- Curb appeal: Resource Central’s starter plants (not seeds) quickly add a pop of natural color and beauty to your yard.
- Attract local pollinators: The colorful gardens offer an attractive habitat for butterflies and bees.
- No green thumb required: Garden In A Box includes a plant-by-numbers map and a guide to caring for the growing plants.
Even with Garden In A Box kits sold out, you can still create your own garden this spring.