Sustainable Landscaping Information
General Information
The CSU Cooperative Extension
www.ext.colostate.edu
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/pubs.html#garden
(303) 678-6238 Boulder County
(303) 271-6620 Jefferson County
(303) 637-8100 Adams County
(303) 730- 1920 Arapahoe County
(720) 733-6930 Douglas County
(970) 304-6335 Weld County
The CSU Cooperative Extension offers a tremendous amount of resources on Colorado landscaping. The
offer factsheets on all aspects of lawns and gardening, low-cost soil tests, and many classes on gardening.
CSU Master Gardener Hotline
http://www.cmg.colostate.edu
(303) 678-6388 Boulder County
(303) 271-6620 Jefferson County
(303) 637-8100 Adams County
(303) 730-1920 Arapahoe County
(720) 733-6935 Douglas County
(970) 304-6535 Weld County
Have a question about gardening? Call the Colorado Master Gardeners. Run by Colorado State University ,
this program offers free hotlines for any gardening questions. Additionally, the program offers extremely indepth training for people wanting to be experts in Colorado gardening.
Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE)
www.pacepartners.com
(303) 786-PACE ( Boulder County Specific )
Provides training in sustainable landscaping and a list of landscapers who have completed their training.
PlantTALK Colorado
www.planttalk.org
1 (888) 666-3063 - Toll-free automated phone service for information on horticultural topics.
Boulder County Sustainability Information Network
www.bcn.boulder.co.us/basin ( Boulder County specific)
Information on local watershed and resources for water quality and conservation in the home.
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
www.ncwcd.org
(970) 532-7700
Current research, demonstrations, and detailed information regarding water conservation, landscaping, water
quality, etc.
Denver Botanic Gardens – Gardening Help
www.botanicgardens.org- Information and demonstrations on water-conserving landscapes.
Lawn Information
- Watering During Droughts - www.ci.westminister.co.us/349.htm
- The Lawn Institute - www.thelawninstitute.org/education
- Colorado-friendly turf information - CRC encourages Colorado residents to look for slow-growth, droughttolerant varieties of turf to plant in the yard.
www.csuturf.colostate.edu, www.thelawninstitute.org
- Grasscycling - Mowing tips, mower types, and other information
www.co.boulder.co.us/recycling/grasscycle/grashome.htm
www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07202.html
www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07007.html
Xeriscape Information
- Colorado Xeriscaping - www.xeriscape.org
Plant Selection Information
- Colorado Plant Select - www.plantselect.org
A cooperative program of the Denver Botanic Gardens, CSU and several local nurseries and horticulturalists
that identifies several plants each year that do exceptionally well in Colorado’s climate.
- Colorado Native Plant Society - www.conps.org
- Denver Botanic Gardens - www.botanicgardens.org
Compost Information
- www.bouldercountyrecycles.net - General Compost information and workshops
- www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07212.html - CSU fact sheet on compost
- EcoCycle - www.ecocycle.org - Nonprofit that works in Boulder County on recycling, zero-waste, and composting.
Finding a Landscaper or Contractor
- The Green Industries of Colorado - www.greenco.org
An alliance of eight landscaping-related trade associations. From their website, you can find links to
searchable databases of landscape contractors, designers, and architects.
- Partners for a Clean Environment - www.pacepartners.com
A Boulder County organization that provides trainings on sustainable landscaping and a list of companies that
have completed the training.
- The Irrigation Association - www.irrigation.org
Provides certifications for irrigation professionals. A great place to look for a well-trained irrigation professional.
CRC Lawn Care Business Member
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www.ecologicallawncare.com
Provides organic applications and uses zeroemission equipment to create beautiful lawns without using
harmful chemicals or high polluting gas-powered equipment.
Please call Owner John DeFilippi to schedule an
appointment - 303.444.3456.
CRC Landscaping Business Member
Ecoscape Environmental Design
www.EcoscapeDesign.com
Certified Sustainable Landscape Company offering complete
landscape design, build, and maintenance programs for all of
your desires! Our work focuses on Native Xeriscapes, Edible
Landscapes and Permaculture Designs that are attuned to our
local climate. Please call Owner Bill Melvin to schedule an
appointment - 303-447-2282.