Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Get essential tips and techniques for planting and maintaining a thriving landscape in Colorado's dry mountain climate. Colorado's climate poses challenges like extreme temperature fluctuations and arid conditions. But don't worry! We have practical advice on overcoming these hurdles to create a beautiful and sustainable garden. Join Sheila from Arbor Valley Nursery to learn about soil preparation, plant selection and more.
Basic for Planting in Colorado
0:30 Amend your soil
• Learn more about choosing a soil amendment | https://col.st/RVfrc
0:45 Efficient watering
• Water Wise Tips for Colorado Landscapes | https://col.st/OVmYI
1:01 Apply mulch
• Mulches for the home grounds | https://col.st/7mRRO
1:18 Understand your garden's microclimates
• Colorado Mountain Gardening Basics (including microclimates) | https://col.st/OYDG4
1:31 Cold protection
• Spring frost and snows | https://col.st/ndYNf
Plants that thrive in dry mountain conditions
1:58 Rocky Mountain juniper
2:16 Apache Plume
2:30 Blue avena grass/Blue oat grass
2:41 Silver leaf four-wing saltbush
2:58 Penstemon
3:15 Gambel oak
3:33 Utah serviceberry
3:50 Yucca
4:04 Winecups
Related resources:
• Xeriscaping: Trees and Shrubs (60 plant suggestions) | https://col.st/OGkzA
• Xeriscaping: Perennials and Annual Flowers (100+ plant suggestions!) | https://col.st/SMnsk
• Xeriscaping: Ground Cover Plants (50 plant suggestions!) https://col.st/fCCSz
Additional tips
4:19 Establishing plants
4:42 Inspect plants for pests/diseases
• Plant diseases and treatments | https://col.st/J3EFE
• Insect info | https://col.st/qapYT
4:46 Prune
• Pruning flowering shrubs (PDF) | https://col.st/8ufoZ
4:51 Fertilize
• Homeowner’s Guide to Fertilizing Your Lawn and Garden (PDF) | https://col.st/hsPVJ
5:01 Select plants adapted to our climate
• Native planting guides, lists and resources | https://col.st/otZWB
→ Front Range Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/qWigm
→ Colorado Mountains Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/j0alD
→ Colorado Prairie Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/fChBI
→ Southeast Colorado Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/j7gaD
→ Colorado Western Slope Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/EKxpX
#ColoradoGardening #DroughtTolerantPlants #Xeriscaping #SustainableGardening
Get essential tips and techniques for planting and maintaining a thriving landscape in Colorado's dry mountain climate. Colorado's climate poses challenges like extreme temperature fluctuations and arid conditions. But don't worry! We have practical advice on overcoming these hurdles to create a beautiful and sustainable garden. Join Sheila from Arbor Valley Nursery to learn about soil preparation, plant selection and more.
Basic for Planting in Colorado
0:30 Amend your soil
• Learn more about choosing a soil amendment | https://col.st/RVfrc
0:45 Efficient watering
• Water Wise Tips for Colorado Landscapes | https://col.st/OVmYI
1:01 Apply mulch
• Mulches for the home grounds | https://col.st/7mRRO
1:18 Understand your garden's microclimates
• Colorado Mountain Gardening Basics (including microclimates) | https://col.st/OYDG4
1:31 Cold protection
• Spring frost and snows | https://col.st/ndYNf
Plants that thrive in dry mountain conditions
1:58 Rocky Mountain juniper
2:16 Apache Plume
2:30 Blue avena grass/Blue oat grass
2:41 Silver leaf four-wing saltbush
2:58 Penstemon
3:15 Gambel oak
3:33 Utah serviceberry
3:50 Yucca
4:04 Winecups
Related resources:
• Xeriscaping: Trees and Shrubs (60 plant suggestions) | https://col.st/OGkzA
• Xeriscaping: Perennials and Annual Flowers (100+ plant suggestions!) | https://col.st/SMnsk
• Xeriscaping: Ground Cover Plants (50 plant suggestions!) https://col.st/fCCSz
Additional tips
4:19 Establishing plants
4:42 Inspect plants for pests/diseases
• Plant diseases and treatments | https://col.st/J3EFE
• Insect info | https://col.st/qapYT
4:46 Prune
• Pruning flowering shrubs (PDF) | https://col.st/8ufoZ
4:51 Fertilize
• Homeowner’s Guide to Fertilizing Your Lawn and Garden (PDF) | https://col.st/hsPVJ
5:01 Select plants adapted to our climate
• Native planting guides, lists and resources | https://col.st/otZWB
→ Front Range Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/qWigm
→ Colorado Mountains Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/j0alD
→ Colorado Prairie Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/fChBI
→ Southeast Colorado Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/j7gaD
→ Colorado Western Slope Native Plant Guide (PDF) | https://col.st/EKxpX
#ColoradoGardening #DroughtTolerantPlants #Xeriscaping #SustainableGardening
