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Waterwise Learning Center

With waterwise plants, or drought-tolerant and xeric plants, your garden can do more than just survive dry conditions - it can thrive. You can turn to High Country Gardens for inspiration and ideas, helpful planning and planting guides, and learning how to choose beautiful waterwise plants for your sustainable yard transformation.
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Beautiful Waterwise Yard Transformations

Sustainability Begins In Your Backyard These High Country Gardeners have filled their yards with resilient wildflowers, pollinator-friendly perennials, and waterwise lawn alternatives. We hope their success will inspire your sustainable...

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Heroes Of Horticulture: Sally Walker

By David Salman, High Country Gardens Chief Horticulturist The gardening world has been enriched by generations of plant explorers and seed collectors who have spent their lives in the remote regions of the world to bring back...

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Gardening

Gardening is one of life’s great joys. Coming home to a garden full of flowers will reward you with both beauty and a sense of pride. Whether you’re new to...

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Gardening Tips For Planting In Texas

by Wendy A customer's water-thrifty garden near Dallas, TX features Catmint (Nepeta), Yarrow (Achillea), Bluebells of Scottland(Campanula), and Red Texas Yucca (Hesperaloe. Planting In Texas: Specific Considerations and Regional Gardening...

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