Garden-in-a-Box

Landscaping in our arid climate doesn't have to be a challenge. There are many wonderful plants
that require little water and do well in our clay soils. Put a few of these species together and you've
created a beautiful xeriscape, or water wise landscape.

We've done the planning and design process for you to make establishing your own xeriscape a breeze.
These three designs were created by professional landscape designers with the do-it-your-selfer in mind.
They thrive in our arid climate and prefer full sun.

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We have extra plants on sale at ReSource Boulder for $1 each.
(A great deal!)

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2010 Designs

Personal Farmers Market

Sunset Garden

Heavenly Hell

Personal Farmers Market
Detailed Plant List (PDF)

This productive, edible garden design is anchored with perennial and biennial herbs that will provide both beauty and food for your home! Space is also provided for garden annuals which are attractive and useful in the kitchen. Using The TSR Group’s AgriburbiaTM concepts of productive landscapes, this garden design will allow you to create your own personal farmer’s market just outside your door. All of the plants have low to medium water requirements making them compatible with our Colorado climate.

Quantity: 32 plants
Height Range: 10”-60”
Bloom: late spring to fall
Cost: $110


A Rhubarb	F Thyme-Garden	K Tarragon
B Chives	G Thyme- Variegated Lemon	L Tomato
C Parsley- Curled	H Sage- Tricolor	M Pepper
D Parsley- Flat Leaf	I Garlic Chives	N Basil- Sweet
E Oregano	J Purple Sage	O Basil- Red Ruben
		P Kale
*Subject to availability. Substitutes will be chosen if necessary.

Sunset Garden
Detailed Plant List (PDF)

This garden includes some of the Front Ranges' most reliable perennials. They are hearty, drought tolerant and can withstand some of the poorest soils. Designer Julie Hauser of Indigo Landscape Design has created a garden that's calming and relaxing. This garden will dance with grace when the summer winds blows and the color combination is reminiscent of a brilliant sunset. This is a garden you'll love to spend time with and watch grow.

Quantity: 31 plants
Height range: 10" - 48"
Bloom: Spring to Fall
Cost: $100


Himalayan Border Jewel PR	Variegated Sweet Iris I	Plumbago PL
Powis Castle Sage A	Korean Fether Reed Grass CA	Orange Sunrose HE
Mouse-ear Coreopsis H	Orange Globe Wallow M	Yellow Prairie Coneflower I
Six Hills Giant Catmint N	Double Bubblemint Hyssop N
*Subject to availability. Substitutes will be chosen if necessary.

Heavenly Hell
Detailed Plant List (PDF)

The narrow strip that runs between the sidewalk and the street in many neighborhoods is referred to by landscaping professionals as the “Hell Strip” because of the typical lack of water and especially hot temperatures that result from being surrounded by concrete & asphalt. Marcia Tatroe designed this garden to stand up to these adverse conditions and included hardy favorites like Basket of Gold, Blue Harebell, Rocky Mountain Penstemon, Lavender Cotton and more. Plants in this garden will come in 2 1∕4’’ pots.

Quantity: 32 plants
Height range: 12”- 48”
Bloom: Early summer to fall
Cost: $65

Heavenly Hell Plant List*

Lavender Cotton

Basket of Gold

Hardy Yellow Iceplant

Prairie Winecups

Blue Harebell

‘Little Trudy’ Catmint

Red Whirling Butterflies

Rocky Mountain Penstemon

Blue Fescue

Native Verbena

Hen and Chicks

*Subject to availability. Any substitutes will be chosen by a landscape designer.

Click here to request more information or call (303) 999-3820 ext. 217.

Pictures courtesy of High Country Gardens, Little Valley Wholesale Nursery, Utah Government, City of Loveland, georgiaperennial.org, hotgardens.net and ogis.co.jp