Experience has shown that high altitude gardening is unique and challenging, yet, similar to gardening at lower elevations. The following concepts apply at most elevations and can help ensure the high altitude gardener an enjoyable and positive experience. The first step is to create a base plan and a proposed plan. You can either draw these up yourself or have it done professionally by a Landscape Architect. The base plan should include measurements of the garden, soil condi

Ready to try something new in your gardening landscape but not sure where to start? Garden tours may be just the answer for you. Spending a day leisurely walking through a professionally designed garden is not only enjoyable in and of itself, but it also provides a bounty of ideas for your home garden. Luckily, we are surrounded by stunning and unique gardens that are only a few hours’ drive away. Most are free to the public or are relatively inexpensive, and garden tours are

Hummingbirds can bring a garden to life. Several species of hummingbirds visit Summit County every summer. If they’re not visiting your yard – or if you want to attract more – you can plant flowers and shrubs to entice them. Hummingbirds usually feed on nectar and insects and are attracted to bright colors – especially red. The more nectar, insects and color you have in your yard, the more likely hummingbirds will become frequent visitors. The first thing many people do to lu