Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Pine Trees
Pine Trees are a diverse group of evergreens that add year-round beauty and structure to the garden. Known for their needle-like leaves and distinctive cones, Pine Trees come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from towering giants to compact shrubs. Their evergreen nature ensures a lush and green landscape even in the coldest months, providing both visual interest and ecological benefits. Native to many regions around the world, Pine Trees thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are highly adaptable and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, including sandy and rocky soils. Once established, Pine Trees are relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and occasional pruning to remove dead or damaged branches. In Cedarburg, Pine Trees can serve multiple purposes in the landscape. They make excellent windbreaks, privacy screens, and focal points in the garden. Their...
Sugar Baby Forsythia
Sugar Baby Forsythia, cultivated by Proven Winners, offers the most vibrant yellow blooms early to start the growing season off right. This compact dwarf cultivar is the perfect plant for around your homes foundation as it stays 1-3 feet tall and only spreads 2-3...
Recycling Ideas for Old Xmas Trees:
When the holiday season comes to an end there are many ways to upcycle and utilize the tree. If you live in an area where it is permitted the tree can be placed outside and left. Local wildlife will use it as a shelter from the winter wind and freezing temperatures....
Xmas Tree Care & Maintenance:
The most important thing to remember when caring for a Christmas tree is to water, water, water. Your tree will continue to drink long after it has been cut and in order to ensure your tree lasts the whole holiday season it is very important to always make sure your...
How to Set Up the Newly Purchased Xmas Tree:
When setting up a new tree it is important to find the right stand. We here at Heritage Hill highly recommend a base that can be nailed into the trunk and screws in at the sides for maximum support. Always allow the branches at least 3 days to fully “fall ” before...
Which Xmas Tree is Right for You?:
While it may not seem like different varieties of Christmas trees have many differences there are many benefits to each individual type. The most popular genus around the holidays is (of course) the fir tree. Heritage Hill carries three of the most popular fir trees...
Different Grades of Xmas Trees:
When shopping at Heritage Hill Nursery you may notice we have multiple different grades of trees such as premium, promotional, and economy. In order to choose the best tree for your family it is important to understand what the different grades mean. The grade of a...