The 5 Best Artisan Garden Services Around Aspen

Gardens in the Roaring Fork Valley carry a unique kind of artistry. High altitude, short growing seasons, and dramatic seasonal swings demand not just horticultural skill but vision—knowing which plants thrive, how spaces age, and how landscapes can complement mountain architecture and natural contours. In the Best of Aspen, Snowmass and Basalt contest, standout garden services were recognized for shaping outdoor environments with intention, texture, and a feel for the land. These are not just gardens—they're living expressions of place.

Eagle Crest Nursery

Eagle Crest Nursery provides both the materials and the guidance needed to create thriving gardens in a demanding climate. The nursery offers a wide range of regionally suited plants, from hardy perennials to ornamental grasses and alpine-adapted trees, along with staff who understand how to build landscapes that last through cold winters and bright summers. Their approach emphasizes plant health, soil management, and thoughtful garden design, helping both new gardeners and seasoned growers establish outdoor spaces that feel rooted and sustainable. It’s a resource that supports the valley’s landscapes from the ground up.

Busy Beavers Gardening

Busy Beavers Gardening focuses on garden care that’s hands-on, attentive, and seasonal. Their team works closely with clients to maintain beds, renew plantings, and shape outdoor spaces as they evolve throughout the year. The work is detail-oriented—pruning, deadheading, soil work, and careful attention to how plants respond to weather shifts. The result is gardens that feel nurtured rather than merely installed. Many customers value the consistency and care that allows their landscapes to look vibrant across the growing season.

Fitzgerald Landscaping

Fitzgerald Landscaping offers full-service landscape design and maintenance with a focus on creating cohesive outdoor environments. Their work often pairs structured hardscaping—paths, patios, stonework—with soft, layered plantings that adapt to the surrounding terrain. The team’s designs emphasize flow and functionality, shaping spaces where people can gather, relax, and enjoy the views. They help bring clarity and form to properties while honoring the natural backdrop of the valley.

Design Workshop Inc

Design Workshop Inc integrates landscape architecture with planning and environmental stewardship. Their projects often balance aesthetics with long-term ecological function, incorporating native plants, water-smart practices, and thoughtful landform shaping. The firm works on both residential and larger-scale environments, crafting spaces that are visually compelling and sustainable. Their process reflects deep consideration—of site history, environmental conditions, and the experience of moving through a space.

Nordic Gardens

Nordic Gardens brings a refined approach to outdoor living, designing landscapes that feel natural yet intentional. Their plant palettes tend to be textural and seasonal, pairing color shifts with foliage structure to create depth throughout the year. They work closely with the land to create gardens that feel integrated rather than imposed. The atmosphere of their projects often reads as serene—spaces that support quiet moments, soft transitions, and mountain-inspired calm.

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