Waterwise garden

Gardening with water conservation in mind is a good strategy for sustainable gardening, no matter where you live. Get tips from the experts at High Country Gardens.

Drought-tolerant landscaping is a viable and attractive alternative to thirsty green lawns. Waterwise plants reduce maintenance while using fewer resources.

This low-water garden plan will keep your plants vibrant all throughout the hot, humid summer.

When Mary R. moved to her new home in Fort Collins, Colorado, she was so committed to not having a lawn that she sold her lawnmower. Her outstanding garden takes inspiration from a local botanic garden. We interviewed her to learn more.

Waterwise Garden Broad bands of water-conserving shrubs and perennials sweep across this front yard. Perpetually blooming Mexican sage reigns as the client’s signature plant, while swaths of yellow Jerusalem sage, deep red kangaroo paw and bright magenta calandrinia shine in supporting roles. Who says a fence has to wrap the entire property? A hefty run ... Read more

Ditch the lawn for a landscape that looks like it's watered every day. Learn how to design a beautiful water-wise garden here.

This Mediterranean border idea includes a lovely selection of shrubs and perennial plants that like it hot and dry. Blooming for months from late spring to late summer, most plants have received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Enjoy a colorful show in your waterwise garden!

Our customer Chelsea created a stunning park strip garden at her Utah home. Learn more about her garden and shop her plant list, too!

Removing the tired, water-intensive patch of lawn made our small property so much more inviting and usable. We connected our front side and back spaces

Make the most of limited water with these drought-tolerant landscaping ideas.