Hornbaker Highlights

Every year, sometime in late June to mid-July we begin our yearly hosta dig. During our hosta dig, we pot up plants grown from our own fields to give you access to quality, Hornbaker-grown hostas. We select varieties from our propagation beds that have been growing...

Moles and Voles Underground root systems can be damaged or wiped out by moles and voles. The underground runs can cause plants, including hostas, to dry out. And voles can actually eat the hosta roots and crowns. We carry Easy Set Mole Eliminator Traps that can be set...

Always select landscape trees with purpose, and then focus on features and plant characteristics that suit your space and style. Our Spring Showcase includes shade trees that create the canopy; a functional, beautiful umbrella in your landscape. The many benefits of...

Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ has been named the 2024 Perennial of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association. Dense clusters of lavender-pink flowers top strong stems from midsummer through early fall. The fragrant flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, especially...

The American Hosta Growers Association has named ‘Mini Skirt’ as the 2024 Hosta of the Year. This petite hosta has very wavy, blue-green leaves with creamy, pale-yellow margins. As the season progresses, the margins lighten to a creamy white. We especially love the...

Welcome to the start of our 3-part 2024 Trees & Shrubs Spring Showcase. Hornbaker Gardens will inspire you as we share our excitement and highlight the woody ornamentals that bring colors and textures to the early spring, summer, and fall landscape. We will share...

We have some exciting new hostas this spring to add to your collection. Two varieties that offer striking tri-color foliage are ‘Love Story’ and ‘When I Dream’. ‘Love Story’ produces long leaves with green margins and creamy white centers, with chartreuse streaks that...

Spring is right around the corner and we’re excited to offer many new perennials, for both the sunny and shade garden. You can find all our new plants on our website as featured collections. These are just some of our favorites, so be sure to check out our full...