The Douglas fir tree stays green all year round.
In tough times, your Colorado garden is your sanctuary.With a few well-chosen plants, a simple backyard can be transformed into an inviting and relaxing green space for you and your family to toss the frisbee, play fetch with the dog, or have weekly dinners.
If you have lived in Colorado for a year or more, you know that winter is when you can enjoy your outdoor space.If you want to enjoy your garden year-round, you need plants and greenery that will give you deep color no matter how cold it gets.
Plants that stay green all year can be found in Colorado.When there is snow on the ground, you can install trees, shrubs, and grasses that are deep green.
The plants listed below are intended for the milder USDA zones 5 and 6 of the Front Range Corridor.If you live in other parts of Colorado, use the USDA map to find your zone and choose the plants that will grow well in it.It is possible to check a plant's tag for the zones it will thrive in.When selecting a plant, look for the phrase 'evergreen' or 'year-round green'.
While many flowering plants can keep their green during Colorado winters, don't expect actual flower growth.Plants that stay green over the winter will produce flowers in early to late spring.
Perennial means a plant will bloom continuously throughout its life as opposed to annual plants that bloom once and die.If you want to fill your garden with plants that are green in winter, you should look for evergreen or perennial shrubs.Perennial evergreen shrubs are the most popular.
While most grasses die off in the winter, there are evergreen grasses that will keep the color of your Colorado lawn.The grass below requires little maintenance.
evergreen trees are forever green after all.The most popular trees in Colorado are evergreens.