Supplemental Resources
Contact the Teller County CSU Extension office if you would like to purchase a copy of the Teller County Monthly Guide.
Notes:
- The resources below come from Colorado State University or other reliable sources of research-based scientific information and are intended to supplement the information shared in the Colorado Master Gardener Teller County Monthly Guide.
- These resources were carefully curated by the Teller County Master Gardeners
- Links to external websites are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement or approval by Colorado State University Extension of any products, services, or opinions. Teller County Extension bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links.
- Colorado State University Extension strives to make resources accessible. If you need assistance accessing any of the resources linked below, please contact the Teller County CSU Extension office.
- Resource list last reviewed March 2026.
Plant Selection for Teller County
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (EXTERNAL)
Flowers for Mountain Communities
Trees and Shrubs for Mountain Communities
Groundcovers and Rock Garden Plants for Mountain Communities
Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes
Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes
Native Herbaceous Perennials for Colorado Landscapes
January
Fall and Winter Watering of Plants and Trees
Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping
Flowers for Mountain Communities
Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes
Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes
National Fire Protection Association (firewise.org) (EXTERNAL)
Colorado State Forest Service Tree Insects and Diseases
Colorado Master Gardeners: The Science of Pruning
February
Fall and Winter Watering for Plants and Trees
March
Fall and Winter Watering of Plants and Trees
Ground Covers and Rock Garden Plants for Mountain Communities
Growing Tree Fruit in Colorado Gardens
Using Compost in Colorado Gardens
April
2020 Colorado Master Gardener Garden Notes
- #231 Plant Nutrition
- #613 Pruning Cuts
- #619 Pruning Flowers and Shrubs
- #631 Tree Placement
- #632 Tree Selection
- #633 Tree Planting
Flowers for Mountain Communities
Native Adapted Perennials and Biennial Flowers
May
2020 Colorado Master Gardener Garden Notes
- #512 Herbaceous Plants: Right Plant Right Place
- #561 Turf Grass Species Selection Guidelines
- #711 Vegetable Gardens – Soil Management and Fertilization
- #719 Vegetable Garden Hints
- #720 Vegetable Planting Guide
- #715 Mulches for the Vegetable Garden
Native Herbaceous Perennials for Colorado Landscapes
Ground Covers and Rock Garden Plants for Mountain Communities
Grasshopper Control in Gardens and Small Acreages
More resources pending
June
2020 Colorado Master Gardener Garden Notes
- #232 Understanding Fertilizers
- #242 Using Manure
- #243 Using Compost
- #412 Water Wise Landscape Design
- #512 Herbaceous Plants: Right Plant Right Place
- #619 Pruning Flowers and Shrubs
Colorado Gardens: Challenges for Newcomers
Xeriscaping – Perennials and Annual Flowers
Colorado Mountain Gardening Basics
Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes
Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes
Trees and Shrubs for Mountain Communities
Colorado Master Gardener Herbaceous Plants
July
2020 Colorado Master Gardener Garden Notes
- #512 Herbaceous Plants: Right Plant Right Place
- #722 Frost Protection & Extending the Growing Season
Beneficial Insects and Other Arthropods
Insect Control – Soaps and Detergents
Soil: The Key to Successful Gardening
Xeriscaping – Perennials and Annual Flowers
Colorado Mountain Gardening Basics
August
2020 Colorado Master Gardener Garden Notes
- #144 Plant Growth Factors: Water
- #512 Herbaceous Plants: Right Plant Right Place
- #612 Pruning Cuts
- #615 Pruning Mature Shade Trees
- #616 Pruning Flowering Shrubs
- Section 210 Soils, Fertilizers and Amendments
Growing Fruit Trees in Colorado Gardens
September
2020 Colorado Master Gardener Garden Notes
- Section 630 Planting Trees and Care
- #722 Frost Protection and Extending the Growing Season
Insect Control – Soaps and Detergents
Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes
Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes
Trees and Shrubs for Mountain Communities
October
2020 Colorado Master Gardener Garden Notes
- #512 Herbaceous Plants: Right Plant Right Place
Colorado Mountain Gardening Basics
Fall and Winter Watering of Plants and Trees
Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds
November
Fall and Winter Watering of Plants and Trees
December
Selecting and Planting Poinsettias
5 poinsettia care tips for healthy plants all holiday season
