Sustainability in the Landscape and Garden

Sustainability in the Landscape and Garden

Since 2011 Mountain Roots has been practicing Sustainable methods in our landscape and business models. With the continued evidence of climate change – increasing temperatures and drought conditions – it is imperative that we all make small changes for future...
Best Blooms of 2022

Best Blooms of 2022

One of my favorite things about nature and horticulture is the change from year to year. This past season, we warmly welcomed more rainfall and moisture than we had seen in years. Not only were the drought stressed areas of the mountains given a chance to recover, but...
A Journey through Four Seasons (2021)

A Journey through Four Seasons (2021)

There is a magical feeling when the snow begins to dissipate and the signs of Spring begin to emerge.  While each year is different, the songs of birds and changing colors are telling signs of the change of seasons.  Yellow and white versions of daffodils brighten up...
A Decade of Passions Planted

A Decade of Passions Planted

Ten years ago Mountain Roots began as a vision from a school business plan project in my Horticulture program in Fort Collins.  Longing to return to the mountains and active lifestyle Summit County had to offer, this vision began to turn into a reality.  Armed with a...
Garden Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide

Garden Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide

Plant lovers and gardeners are relatively easy to please with gifts.  More often than not, receiving a new plant for our home or garden is all it takes to charm a green thumb.  Nonetheless as space runs out or significant others cut us off from adding to our...