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A back yard at a home in the Southwest, in New Mexico, featuring waterwise plants including Helianthus, ornamental grasses, perovskia, and chrysothamnus.

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

Beautiful Waterwise Transformations

Stories of High Country Gardeners who have transformed their yards with waterwise plants & sustainable gardening practices.

High Country Gardens Plants Of The Year

Each year, we highlight a perennial that has proven to be a must-have for High Country Gardeners. Learn more about these unique plants.

Heroes Of Horticulture

Highlighting the hard work of plant enthusiasts & plant explorers behind some of the most popular plants in the High Country Gardens catalog.

Plants With A Purpose: Waterwise, Natural Nectar & Habitat

Our gardens must be more than just beautiful. Discover how you can choose plants that contribute to a thriving ecosystem.

Education

Yellow Columbine

Find Inspiration, see garden ideas, and get helpful planning advice for growing waterwise plants that thrive in dry conditions.

How To Plan A Waterwise Garden Or Xeriscape

Gardening with water conservation in mind is a good strategy for sustainable gardening, no matter where you live. 

How To Choose Waterwise Plants

Read on for expert tips on choosing the best waterwise plants for your unique growing conditions.

Honoring The Legacy of David Salman

David Salman

Learn more about the legacy and impact of the founder of High Country Gardens.

mass planting of Agastache

Discover the story behind David Salman's favorite Agastache introductions.

Painted Lady Butterfly & Liatris

David's advice on gardening for wildlife in waterwise landscapes.

David in the Greenhouse

Get helpful planting tips, and learn more about our unique plants.