Cottage Garden • Landscaping

Refined, enduring landscapes for discerning gardeners

Rocky Mountain High brings cottage garden charm into resilient, climatically aware designs. Our focus for seasoned practitioners is sustainable plant palettes, nuanced textures, and sophisticated layouts that mature gracefully in mountain settings.

Specialization: landscape architecture, horticultural precision, site-driven planting

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Stone Retaining Wall System

Modular granite blocks with moss-friendly joints designed for alpine gradients and terraced beds.

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Copper Irrigation Manifold

Low-pressure, high-efficiency drip system optimized for mixed borders and drought-tolerant perennials.

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Perennial Border Collection

Season-spanning color and structure, chosen for alpine climates and long-lived cottage aesthetics.

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Custom Path Stone

Locally quarried flagstone with integrated slip-resistance for hillside walkways and terraces.

Project Timeline

Initiation & Site Assessment

Spring 2025 • Rocky Mountain Zone

Comprehensive evaluation of microclimates, soil profiles, and existing planting to define constraints and opportunities.

  • Soil amendments tailored to elevation and drainage
  • Water management strategy aligned with seasonal snowmelt

Concept & Master Plan

Summer 2025 • Master Plan Approval

Hybrid of formal cottage lines with naturalistic planting beds, emphasizing layered textures and evergreen structure.

  • Terraced planting zones with seasonal color ramps
  • Low-maintenance irrigation zoning by microclimate

Implementation & Hardscape

Fall 2025 • Phase 1

Selective hardscape installation, including stone paths, borders, and drainage channels, designed for year-round access.

  • Slug-proof borders with drought-tolerant edging
  • Site-sourced materials where feasible

Planting & Fine Pruning

Spring 2026 • Phase 2

Strategic planting of perennials, grasses, and shrubs selected for color, texture, and seasonal form.

  • Establishment pruning schedule for first two summers
  • Mulch and soil biology program to encourage vigor

Collaborate with Rocky Mountain High

Experienced gardeners and professional landscapers seeking a refined cottage garden approach will find our systems and timelines align with high standards of durability and beauty.