The challenges of gardening at altitude in a semi-arid climate that’s prone to wild temperature swings and extremes can be daunting, especially for those who are new to gardening or new to the region. But there are advantages and opportunities as well, and at Fort Collins Nursery our goal is to help you with gardening advice and support throughout the year.
Below is a list of informational documents and articles, carefully curated by us, to help you along on your gardening journey!
Fort Collins Nursery Information
- We’re Here to Help You Grow
- Home Buyers Info
- Garden Club Membership
- Garden Club Membership Registration
- Planting Guide
Colorado Gardening Resources
CSU Extension Resources
- Care of Recently Planted Trees
- Colorado Gardening: Challenge to Newcomers
- Choosing a Soil Amendment
- Soil: The Key to Successful Gardning
- Fall & Winter Watering
- Fall & Winter Watering of Plants & Trees
- Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping
- Herbaceous Perennials
- Care of Young Transplanted Trees
- Lawn Care
- Good Turf Management Results in Low Pesticide Use
- Attracting Butterflies to the Garden
- Plant Hardiness Zone Map
- CSU EXTENSION GARDENING RESOURCE GUIDE
Fort Collins Nursery Resources
Additional Resources
- CO-NPS NATIVE GARDEN DESIGN BOOKLETS
- DIY LANDSCAPE TRANSFORMATION GUIDES
- CO NATIVE GRASS GUIDE
- CNGA FRONT RANGE TREE LIST
- MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS: PESTS & PROBLEMS
Originally published on November 5th, 2025. Updated on April 29th, 2026.