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.

Garden-In-A-Box

Choose from 3 Beautiful Designs

Simply order the design of your preference and we will supply you with the plants, a plan, planting instructions and further information on the fundamentals of xeriscape.

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Click here to put your name on the Garden-In-A-Box waitlist. Please indicate in the "comments" field which designs you are interested in. People on the waitlist will have first priority for 2009 gardens.

If you have already ordered a garden, you should pick up your Garden-In-A-Box from 9:30am- 1:00pm on the designated date:

For information on free Water-Wise Landscape Seminars click here.

For more information call 303.441.3278 ext. 17 or click here.

Heavenly Hell

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 usual 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: 2”-24”
Bloom: Spring to Fall
Cost: $55

Heavenly Hell Plant List* Click here for a detailed plant description Click here for printable plant information
Lavender Cotton A		Basket of Gold E		Hardy Yellow Iceplant I
Prairie Winecups B		Blue Harebell F		Little Trudy Catmint J
Red Whirling Butterflies C		Rocky Mountain Penstemon G		Blue Fescue K
Native Verbena D		Hen and Chicks H		* Subject to availability. Substitutes will be chosen if necessary.

Cool Connection

Awash in shades of purple and pink and highlighted by striking Rotstrahlbusch Switch Grass and Coral Canyon Twinspur, this garden is sure to please. Designed by Julie Palmer of the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation, this is one of the favorites in the Garden-in-A-Box program. Keep an eye out for the Cool Connection demo garden at the East Boulder Recreation Center. Plants in this garden come in 4’’ pots for a slightly more mature garden upon installation.

Quantity: 35 plants
Height range: 6" - 48"
Bloom: Spring to Fall
Cost: $100

Cool Connection Plant List* Click here for a detailed plant description Click here for printable plant information
Cashmere Sage A		Sun Daisy Lavender Mist D		Coral Canyon Twinspur G
Rotstrahlbusch Switchgrass B		Gayfeather E		Firewitch Dianthus H
Double Bubblemint C		Silver Brocade Sage F		Boulder Blue Fescue I
*Subject to availability. Substitutes will be chosen if necessary.

Water-Wise Sunrise

This sunrise doesn’t disappoint!  Showcasing warm shades of reds, oranges, and yellows with washes of white, many of these xeric perennials are tried and true and attract butterflies.  The largest of our designs, Water-Wise Sunrise is perfect for transforming any corner of your landscape.  Kara Csibrik, former Water Director of the Center for ReSource Conservation designed this garden as a new addition to the Garden-in-a-Box program.  These plants will come in 4” pots. 

Quantity: 38 plants
Height range: 1” – 36”
Bloom: Spring to Fall
Cost: $110

Water-Wise Sunrise Plant List* Click here for detailed plant information Click here for printable plant information
Prairie Winecups A		Coronado Hyssop E		Hardy Orange Gazania I
Mt. Atlas Daisy B		Vermillion Bluffs Mexican Sage F		Mexican Feather Grass J
Missouri Evening Primrose C		Dwarf Coreopsis G		Husker Red Penstemon K
White Cleft Phlox D		Red Mountain Iceplant H		*Subject to availability. Substitutes will be chosen if necessary.

Click here for more information or call 303.441.3278 ext. 17.

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