Helping Northern Colorado grow with confidence.
Hi, we're Fossil Creek Nursery! Our team knows Northern Colorado gardening like the back of our (green) thumbs! Whether you're a brand-new Colorado homeowner or a seasoned plant pro, our nursery experts are here to help you grow with confidence.
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Our 15 acre nursery, right at your fingertips.
Unmatched Balled & Burlap Tree Selection
B&B trees are carefully dug and wrapped with burlap, preserving their root systems for optimal growth and transplant success. These trees offer the advantage of being established and ready to thrive in your landscape, providing faster growth and immediate impact compared to containerized options. Whether you’re looking for shade trees, ornamental trees, or evergreens, our expert team will help you select the perfect B&B tree for your garden, ensuring long-term beauty and health in your landscape.
The Botanist's Bulletin Blog
Check out blog posts and resources from our nursery professionals.
Dealing With Drought On The Front Range | Your Landscape & Nursery Operations Update
Colorado has experienced it’s lowest snowpack in history. We are officially in a drought. Businesses and homeowners and anxiously keeping track as they hear those two scary words: “Water Restrictions” and wait to see whether they will go into place. So what does this mean for your landscape? And how does a plant nursery approach operations responsibly in a drought? Let’s talk about it.
Learn moreYour Guide to Natural Colorado Snacks!
They’re natural, they’re tasty, and they’re edible. Little do many know, Colorado actually has several edible plants in our natural areas that are consumable. Whether you’re on the trails or in your backyard garden, here are some of the edible plants of Colorado that you can find around our home state.
Learn moreHow To Stop The Splitting In Your Tomatoes
There’s nothing more satisfying than being able to enjoy the fruits and vegetables grown right in your very own garden. There’s also nothing more frustrating than checking on your edible plants and seeing cracks in your tomatoes. So why do they split?
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Custom Landscape Design Inspiration
Need help planning your dream garden? Snap a photo of your yard, and let our design tool do the rest. Our team has created a collection of perfect plant "recipes- from native sun-lovers to shade-loving cut flowers- that our program will professionally layer into your space. See exactly how your garden could look, grab your full plant list, and enjoy an exclusive discount. Everything is hand-picked by our local staff and ready for you at the nursery! See what’s possible!
Hi, We're Fossil Creek Nursery
Fossil Creek Nursery has been Fort Collins’ trusted plant nursery since 1969, providing high-quality trees, shrubs, perennials, and garden essentials tailored to Northern Colorado’s unique climate. More than just a garden center, we are a community of plant enthusiasts dedicated to helping you create thriving landscapes, lush gardens, and inviting outdoor spaces. Whether you're a homeowner looking for the perfect low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants, a landscaper in need of wholesale plant supply, or a gardener seeking expert advice, our knowledgeable team is here to help. Visit us today and discover why we’re Colorado’s go-to destination for sustainable gardening, native plants, and landscape solutions!
Fossil Creek Nursery Wholesale
Fossil Creek Nursery is your destination for premium landscaping plants in Northern Colorado with unbeatable selection, superior plant quality, fast quotes, speedy delivery, and expert team support.
Ready to elevate your landscaping game? Come see why Fossil Creek Nursery is Northern Colorado's #1 Landscape Supplier!



