Frost dates are important because they signal the start and end of the gardening season. These charts can help you estimate your first fall frost date and your last spring...

By David Salman, High Country Gardens Chief Horticulturists Trees and shrubs are long-lived and permanent parts of our landscapes, and they benefit greatly from good care when youngsters.    Essential...

Plant Oriental Poppy and Bearded Iris in fall for a spectacular combination in spring.Fall planting of cold-hardy perennials, shrubs and trees, has many advantages. Chief among them being that these...

We all need to stop and smell the Lavender sometimes! In addition to their ornamental use in waterwise landscapes, Lavender plants can be harvested to take advantage of their amazing...

As the American West is experiencing increasingly frequent droughts, we as individuals need to get creative on how we can manage our water use – especially in the garden. Water...

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (shown above) is a tool that can help you find the right plants for your yard.  What Are USDA Zones? USDA zones are based...

by David Salman Founder David Salman caring for rare succulents in the greenhouse. Founder and Chief Horticulturist David Salman Weighs In On The "Dumbing Down" Of Horticulture The "Big Box"...

by High Country Gardens Paying Attention to Water, Sunlight, and Winter Cold. When planning your water-wise gardening, you'll find it very helpful to become well acquainted with the growing conditions...

By David Salman With spring right in our midst, that itch to dig in the garden and start planting runs strong. Following are a few pointers to ensure success when...

by High Country Gardens Prune Buddleia alternifolia 'Argentea' a month or so after flowering has finished. Pruning flowering shrubs is an essential gardening technique to keep flowering shrubs colorful, healthy...

How To Select Plants That Will Spread In The Garden Who doesn't enjoy free plants? Start by planting the right naturalizing species and you'll be thrilled will an abundance of...

by High Country Gardens Plants for rooftop container gardens need to be tough plants that thrive in sunny, hot/cold, dry, windy conditions. Rooftop gardening has its own set of challenges,...