Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Columbine
Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), also known as wild columbine or Eastern red columbine, is a graceful and airy native perennial that brings movement, color, and pollinator activity to spring gardens. With its delicate, nodding flowers in shades of red and yellow, Columbine is one of the first native wildflowers to bloom in Wisconsin gardens each year. This charming plant is a Wisconsin native, commonly found in woodlands, open slopes, and rocky outcrops. It’s well-adapted to local conditions and thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, naturalized borders, or even shady spots under trees where other plants might struggle. Columbine blooms in mid-to-late spring, producing spurred, bell-shaped flowers that seem to dance in the breeze. The flowers hang gracefully from slender stems and have a unique shape that draws in hummingbirds and long-tongued bees. Their...
Lavender Twist Redbud
In a state full of crab trees, why not add some variety to your spring landscape? Step apart from your neighbors by planting the Lavender Twist Redbud (Cercis canadensis Covey). This weeping Eastern Redbud offers year-round interest making it the perfect focal point...
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...