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Got Milkweed? Butterflies love this plant and you should too!

May 31, 2019 by Hilltop

MILKWEED BASICS Milkweeds (Asclepias) get their name from the sticky white sap that oozes from the leaves when they are damaged. More than 100 species of this herbaceous perennial are native to the U.S. and Canada. Many have adapted to different regions ...

Houseplant of the Month: Peperomia

May 31, 2019 by Hilltop

If you live in a small-efficiency apartment, you probably don’t have the space for a showy, sprawling monstera or a towering ficus. You need something petite that can comfortably sit on an end table or windowsill. And unless you’ve been fortunate enough ...

Let’s Design a Pollinator Garden

May 31, 2019 by Hilltop

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May Houseplant – Spathyphyllum

May 1, 2019 by Hilltop

The Peace Lily is a favorite houseplant. In the spring, it produces long-lasting white blooms. The plant itself has glossy oval leaves with a striking point that emerge from the soil. They are tropical plants and do exceptionally well when potted ...

2019 Perennial Plant of the Year – Stachys ‘Hummelo’

May 1, 2019 by Hilltop

Suitability for a wide range of climatic conditions Low-maintenance requirements Relative pest- and disease-resistance Ready availability in the year of promotion Multiple seasons of ornamental ...

2019 Perennial Plant of the Year – Stachys 'Hummelo'

May 1, 2019 by Hilltop

Suitability for a wide range of climatic conditions Low-maintenance requirements Relative pest- and disease-resistance Ready availability in the year of promotion Multiple seasons of ornamental interest Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 to 8, ...

Creating Hanging Baskets

May 1, 2019 by Hilltop

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Improving Soil Drainage

April 1, 2019 by Hilltop

The rising temperatures of Spring are right around the corner, and with it comes the thawing out of frozen ground. The remains of winter will melt into a quagmire interspersed only by early crocus. This is the perfect time to come to understand the ...

A Greener Lawn Is In The Bag!

April 1, 2019 by Hilltop

Fertilizing Your Lawn A greener lawn just seems to make you feel better. It makes your home and gardens more beautiful. But how do you keep it green? Just as you and I need our three square meals a day, utilizing all the food groups (of course), a lawn ...

Got Spring Fever? Visit the flower gardens at Keukenhof in Holland!

March 1, 2019 by Hilltop

Have a bad case of Spring fever? Let's go to Holland! Ok, maybe we all can't hop on a plane, but we can take a video visit to Keukenhof where you will experience the gorgeous views of blooming Dutch tulips and other flowers for which Holland is famous. ...

Got Milkweed? Butterflies love this plant and you should too!

Got Milkweed? Butterflies love this plant and you should too!

Houseplant of the Month: Peperomia

Let’s Design a Pollinator Garden

May Houseplant – Spathyphyllum

2019 Perennial Plant of the Year – Stachys ‘Hummelo’

2019 Perennial Plant of the Year – Stachys 'Hummelo'

Creating Hanging Baskets

Improving Soil Drainage

A Greener Lawn Is In The Bag!

Got Spring Fever? Visit the flower gardens at Keukenhof in Holland!

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