Turn a simple glass container into your own self sustained, petite world! Glass terrariums create the perfect growing environment for plants and also add some life to your office desk, the nook in your kitchen or a child’s room. Terrariums are easy to make, are highly water efficient, and require minimal maintenance! Build your own […]
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Upright Junipers
Upright junipers are easy to grow and are one of the toughest plants available for your landscape. They have a slender form, growing much taller than they do wide. This shape makes them great utility pieces that can be used as windbreaks, hedges, privacy fences and screens. They are a perfect fit for narrow spaces […]
Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants are a curious group of species that conjure up images of an alien landscape, fantasy world fauna, or prehistoric jungle plants hunting for unsuspecting prey. In fact, these plants are relatively common and grow naturally in bog-like environments on every continent except Antarctica. These fascinating plants have adapted to capture and digest insects […]
Leafy Green Starts
We have several varieties of leafy green starts (including lettuce, cabbage, kale, and spinach) in stock and ready for your garden. Late March is a good time to plant cold season crops that prefer cool daytime temperatures of 60 to 80 degrees, and down to 40 degrees at night. Leafy greens are cold-hardy and can […]
Peonies
Peonies are one of the more well-loved perennials, coveted for their splendid beauty, longevity and ease of growing. The plants feature big, fluffy, show-stopping flowers in a range of colors, shapes and sizes. There are three main types of peonies: traditional herbaceous garden peonies; long-lived woody shrub/tree peonies; and the stunning Itoh peony which is […]
Cactus & Agave from Cold Hardy Cactus
Fort Collins Nursery has a wonderful collection of cactus and agave from Cold Hardy Cactus. The collection was compiled by renowned Colorado nurseryman and propagator Kelly Grummons, and contains the most garden-worthy species and varieties of cactus and agave from across North America, specially selected for Front Range gardens. Agave Agave is a delightful genus […]
Rock Garden/ Alpine Plants
Stop by Fort Collins Nursery to check out our amazing selection of rock garden and alpine plants grown locally at Laporte Avenue Nursery. Rock gardens are a great way to add a rugged, natural look to your garden and landscape and usually require little to no maintenance. These plants come in many varieties, like Columbine, […]
Perennials
We have been hard at work this spring bringing our perennials out of their winter slumber and getting them ready to go home with you! Almost all of these plants were grown right here at Fort Collins Nursery by our amazing production team. Our perennials are overwintered on-site, acclimated, and are ready to be planted, […]
Annual Flowers
Annual flowers are loved by gardeners because they are inexpensive, versatile and easy to care for. Mix annuals into your perennial beds to provide persistent color in your garden all summer long. While perennials typically flower for only a portion of the growing season, annuals make the most of their one and only year by […]
Veggie Starts
It’s that glorious, wonderful time of year again when you can think about getting your warm season veggie crops planted for optimal yield! Fort Collins Nursery is your source for the greatest selection of veggies including peppers, cucumbers, squash, zucchini and dozens of Fort Collins Nursery grown tomato varieties ranging from the traditional to the […]