High Country Gardens

read moreDavid Salman opened Santa Fe Greenhouses in 1984. It was his first retail store and he set out to transform western gardening by cultivating and growing beautiful blooming perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses and unique cacti and succulents. These waterwise/xeric plants attracted a loyal fan base and David helped to change the face of western gardening from rocks and cactus to lush, blooming eco-friendly garden habitats. As his retail operation grew, David realized that many of his customers were driving to Santa Fe from other states, as his unique plants thrived in moderate to extreme climates and altitudes.

read moreOffering unique and exclusive perennial plants has been the foundation of how High Country Gardens' has built its reputation. Our plants are chosen for their beauty, hardiness, and their ability to create natural habitat. We are particularly well known for our drought resistant/drought tolerant perennials (xeric plants), that once established will need very little water to thrive. We have hundreds of water-thrifty and native plants to choose from, many developed exclusively for High Country Gardens by our founder and chief horticulturist, David Salman.

read morePre-Planned Gardens: We first introduced our "Gardens in a Box" over a decade ago and despite our efforts, we sell out every season. The plants, the instructions, the map. We do everything but dig the holes! Our Pre-Planned Gardens have been professionally designed by some of the biggest names in horticulture: our founder David Salman and garden designer Lauren Springer. The pre-planned gardens arrive with our premium plants, care instructions and garden maps, to make planting simple! Collections: Solve gardening challenges with our collections.

read moreAt High Country Gardens we carefully select our plant offerings for hardiness, ease-of-care and beauty. Whether you're looking for native plants, drought resistant or very drought resistant (xeric) perennials or deer resistant plants, you're sure to find what you need here. The exclusive plants offered by High Country Gardens have taken years to develop and perfect. If you're not sure which plant will meet your needs, call us at 800-925-9387. We're happy to suggest the perfect plant or offer friendly gardening advice.

read moreAll the tools and supplies you'll need for a beautiful and successful garden! Browse our books, garden tools, soil amendments, garden fertilizers and pest repellents, and you're sure to find solutions to your garden problems. The products we've selected will help you build and maintain healthy living soil. Through the use of natural organic fertilizers, root stimulators and inoculants, you'll soon have the garden of your dreams! High Country Gardens wants to make gift giving easy for you and a delight for friends and loved ones.

read moreSave on these guaranteed garden favorites! Check back regularly for the latest specials and be sure to sign up for our email newsletters to be notified of sales, special promotions, contests and timely gardening tips. No matter the season, we've always got plants for sale. Throughout the year you will be pleasantly surprised to find your favorite plants on sale here. New Snow Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) has attractive silver-gray wooly foliage and clusters of tiny white flowers held on top of tall, upright stems.

read moreUnlike the big box stores, we only carry top-sized bulbs, giving you larger plants and fuller, more numerous blooms. Our bulbs arrive at your door fresh, plump, and ready to grow. If you want fast results, add spring-planted bulbs to your perennial beds. Choose summer-blooming bulbs such as Calla Lilies, Gladiolus, Canna Lilies, Martagon Lilies, or something different from our Unique Spring-Planted Bulb selection. Make a small investment in planting in the fall and you'll be greeted with cheery early blooms of Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus or Allium in early spring.