Sustainability Begins In Your Backyard
High Country Gardens was founded with a mission to make sustainable gardening accessible to every gardener, and we believe the natural world needs champions now more than ever. We're your source for expert advice, a passionate community, and plants that are beautiful, resilient, and beneficial to a healthy ecosystem. Explore our helpful resources below to inspire your sustainable yard transformation.
Together we can make a difference, one garden at a time.
Inspiration For Your Sustainable Yard Transformation
Sustainable Yard Transformation: A Drought-Resistant Garden
This Colorado gardener transformed her front yard into a colorful pollinator paradise.
Sustainable Yard Transformation: Growing A Thyme Lawn
Water restrictions inspired this no-mow lawn at a beautiful New Mexico home.
Explore Low-Water Sustainable Lawn Solutions
Trade in your thirsty turf for a no-mow low-water lawn where you (and your pets) can walk and play.
How To Choose The Right Plants
How To Choose Lavender Varieties
Learn which Lavenders are best suited to your growing conditions.
Groundcovers You Can Step On
Which groundcovers are best for pathways and alternative lawns?
Top Tried & True Plants For Shade
Brighten up your garden with our most popular perennials for shade.
Top Tried & True Native Plants
Discover David Salman's top picks for resilient and beautiful native perennials.
High Country Gardens Growing Guides
How To Grow Agastache
Tough love is the key for these fragrant favorites.
How To Grow Lavender
Learn how to plant, prune, and feed Lavender plants.
How To Grow Salvia
Tips for growing both Old World and native cultivars.
How To Grow Delosperma
Helpful tips for this colorful cold-hardy succulent.
Honoring The Legacy of David Salman
In Memoriam: David Salman
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the founder of High Country Gardens.
Agastache: Superstars Of The Perennial World
Discover the story behind David Salman's favorite Agastache introductions.
Natural Nectar for Hummingbirds & Pollinators
David's advice on gardening for wildlife in waterwise landscapes.
Watch & Learn: Videos with David Salman
Get helpful planting tips, and learn more about our unique plants.