Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Join Sheila at Arbor Valley Nursery as she explores plants that thrive in urban areas. Discover options that perform will with limited space, air pollution, and restricted sunlight. Learn about ornamental grasses, succulents, native wildflowers, compact trees, shrubs and more. Sheila also shares tips for apartment and patio gardening with herbs and potted flowers. Get creative with vertical gardens, espalier trees, and container arrangements to maximize your small yard. Enhance your urban garden with these versatile and low-maintenance plants!
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Urban area plant challenges
00:34 Ornamental grasses
00:50 Succulents and cacti
01:07 Native wildflowers
01:23 Compact trees and shrubs
01:47 Best plants for apartments and patios
02:30 Best growing techniques and plants for small yards
03:35 General considerations
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*Wildflowers in Colorado* | https://col.st/PqjXp
Get guidance on planting and maintaining wildflowers, with a focus on site preparation, seed mix selection, and weed control.
*Container Gardens* | https://col.st/LYDDh
Tips for creating and maintaining container gardens, covering container selection, soil mixes, watering, fertilizing, and plant choices.
*Ornamental Grasses* | https://col.st/7HS0n
Learn about using of ornamental grasses in landscapes, specifically their aesthetic appeal and low maintenance requirements. Get a list of recommended species and tips for planting and care.
*Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping* | https://col.st/qnB4A
Explore creative xeriscaping techniques, with a focus on designing water-efficient landscapes that conserve resources while providing aesthetic appeal. Get tips on plant selection, soil preparation, and maintenance practices.
*Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping* | https://col.st/qnB4A
Learn about ground cover plants ideal for xeriscaping, with a focus on low-growing, spreading plants. Learn about benefits like reduced maintenance, weed control, and improved aesthetics.
*Small Deciduous Trees* | https://col.st/de6Qj
Learn about small deciduous trees suitable for Colorado landscapes. Get info on their characteristics, planting requirements, and care, along with advice on selecting trees that are well-adapted to local conditions and offer aesthetic and environmental benefits.
*Columnar and Fastigiate Trees (aka narrow π ) Trees for CO Landscapes* | https://col.st/d8JoR
Discusses the use of columnar and fastigiate trees in Colorado landscapes, highlighting their space-saving growth habits and suitability for urban environments. Provides recommendations for tree selection and care.
*Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes* | https://col.st/kDYKU
Explore the benefits of planting native trees in Colorado landscapes, with a focus on their adaptation to local conditions and lower maintenance needs. Get a list of recommended native tree species.
Join Sheila at Arbor Valley Nursery as she explores plants that thrive in urban areas. Discover options that perform will with limited space, air pollution, and restricted sunlight. Learn about ornamental grasses, succulents, native wildflowers, compact trees, shrubs and more. Sheila also shares tips for apartment and patio gardening with herbs and potted flowers. Get creative with vertical gardens, espalier trees, and container arrangements to maximize your small yard. Enhance your urban garden with these versatile and low-maintenance plants!
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Urban area plant challenges
00:34 Ornamental grasses
00:50 Succulents and cacti
01:07 Native wildflowers
01:23 Compact trees and shrubs
01:47 Best plants for apartments and patios
02:30 Best growing techniques and plants for small yards
03:35 General considerations
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*Wildflowers in Colorado* | https://col.st/PqjXp
Get guidance on planting and maintaining wildflowers, with a focus on site preparation, seed mix selection, and weed control.
*Container Gardens* | https://col.st/LYDDh
Tips for creating and maintaining container gardens, covering container selection, soil mixes, watering, fertilizing, and plant choices.
*Ornamental Grasses* | https://col.st/7HS0n
Learn about using of ornamental grasses in landscapes, specifically their aesthetic appeal and low maintenance requirements. Get a list of recommended species and tips for planting and care.
*Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping* | https://col.st/qnB4A
Explore creative xeriscaping techniques, with a focus on designing water-efficient landscapes that conserve resources while providing aesthetic appeal. Get tips on plant selection, soil preparation, and maintenance practices.
*Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping* | https://col.st/qnB4A
Learn about ground cover plants ideal for xeriscaping, with a focus on low-growing, spreading plants. Learn about benefits like reduced maintenance, weed control, and improved aesthetics.
*Small Deciduous Trees* | https://col.st/de6Qj
Learn about small deciduous trees suitable for Colorado landscapes. Get info on their characteristics, planting requirements, and care, along with advice on selecting trees that are well-adapted to local conditions and offer aesthetic and environmental benefits.
*Columnar and Fastigiate Trees (aka narrow π ) Trees for CO Landscapes* | https://col.st/d8JoR
Discusses the use of columnar and fastigiate trees in Colorado landscapes, highlighting their space-saving growth habits and suitability for urban environments. Provides recommendations for tree selection and care.
*Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes* | https://col.st/kDYKU
Explore the benefits of planting native trees in Colorado landscapes, with a focus on their adaptation to local conditions and lower maintenance needs. Get a list of recommended native tree species.
