Wild Ones Front Range is developing this toolkit to guide anyone interested in converting some of their garden spaces into Colorado native plant habitat. Sections of this toolkit will be added and revised over time. Please email us if you are interested in joining the Toolkit Committee to us help build this resource.
Introduction
Why Coloradoscape with Native Plants?
All Native Plants are NOT Created Equal
Getting Started: Evaluating Your Site and Setting Goals
Determine Native Landscape Goals
Evaluate Your Existing Site
Seek Inspiration
Member Gardens List/Map
Native Plant Photo Library
Public Demonstration Gardens
Create Your Landscape Design
Select Plants for Design
Low Water Native Plant Guides for Colorado Gardens: 5 Regions
Native Plant Spreadsheet – coming soon
Native Plants by Form
Glorius Grasses Native to Colorado’s Front Range
Cool and Warm Season Colorado Native Grasses
Native Trees for Colorado’s Front Range
Colorado Native Shrubs – Ecological Powerhouses and More
Colorado Native Shrubs for Bird Habitat
Native Plants for Different Landscape Conditions
Container Gardening with Colorado Native Plants
Hardiest of Hardy Native Plants for Denver’s Front Range
Native Plants that Tolerate Shade
Native Plants with Specific Benefits
Attracting Butterflies with Colorado Native Wildflowers, Shrubs, Trees and Vines
Edible Native Plants – coming soon
Prepare Your Site for Planting
Replacing Turf: Goals and Approaches
Install hardscape, irrigation and water harvesting features
Propagate and/or Purchase Native Plants
Colorado Native Seed Collection & Cleaning Tips
Native Plant Seed Collection and Germination
Germination Guide for Native Seeds
Easy to Grow Colorado Native Plants
Native Plant and Seed Sources
Establish Plants in Your Landscape
Best Practices for Planting and Mulching your Plants
Maintain Your Native Plant Landscape
Reducing Irrigation as Plants Establish
Managing Dead Plant Material – how/when to cut back
Diagnosing Problems and Managing Pests/Rabbits/Deer
Weed Identification and Management
Share Your Progress and Get Support
Member Gardens Map
Regional Groups to Share Ideas and Do Garden Check-ups
Native Garden Certifications – Audubon, CoNPS, National Wildlife Federation
Advocate for Coloradoscaping with Colorado Native Plants
Opportunities and tools for advocacy with city officials, HOA’s, neighborhood associations, around using native plants in your neighborhood and community