Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is one of North America’s most beloved wildflowers, celebrated for its cheerful golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark chocolate-brown center. This classic daisy-like perennial shines in cottage gardens, prairie restorations, and mixed borders, offering up months of bright color from mid-summer into fall. Renowned for its adaptability and low-maintenance habits, Black-eyed Susan is a must-have for Southeast Wisconsin gardeners seeking long-lasting bloom, wildlife value, and ease of care. Key Characteristics Bloom Time & Flowers Flowers appear from July through October, peaking in late summer Each 2–3″ bloom features a contrasting dark cone (“eye”) encircled by 8–12 golden rays Flowers open sequentially, keeping the plant in continuous bloom for weeks Foliage & Habit Erect stems reach 2–3 ft tall, supporting blooms well above foliage Leaves...
CANAAN FIR
If you like Balsams and Frasers but cannot choose between the two, then you are in luck! The Canaan Fir exhibits traits from both, which makes this a truly magnificent tree for the holiday season. With the coveted aroma and smaller, lighter trunks of the Balsam and...
BALSAM FIR
The most superb Balsam Fir you can find, and our #1 selling tree, comes directly from Hanuer’s Tree Farms in Shawano, “Growers of Wisconsin State Champion Balsam Fir”. The authentic balsam aroma makes this one of most fragrant of Christmas trees. Sturdy branches with...
FRASER FIR
With its vibrant color, medium size trunk, and firmer branches for hanging those heavier ornaments, the Fraser Fir has become a popular choice amongst Christmas tree varieties. This year Heritage Hill Nursery will be carrying both Promotional 10-12’ as well as Premium...
Unveiling Christmas Tree Grades at Heritage Hill Nursery in 2023
Embark on a journey of festive discovery with the range of Christmas trees we have curated for you at Heritage Hill Nursery. Our grading system is designed to cater to different aesthetic and budget preferences, ensuring that you find that perfect tree to resonate...
Container Storage – concrete/ceramic pots
This month, before the snow begins falling be sure to dump and clean out any planter boxes/pots and store them inside. Old planting material should be dumped onto a compost pile or taken somewhere off the property to be disposed of. Concrete planters that are too...
Chemical Storage
Now that the plants are tucked away and the tools/equipment are cleaned and stored, there is nothing left to do until next season right? Not quite. Most do-it-yourselfers have purchased some sort of pesticide or fertilizer whether in liquid or granular form, during...