Hornbaker Highlights
Embracing the Beauty and Durability of Osage Orange at Hornbaker Gardens
At Hornbaker Gardens, we’re always looking for ways to work with the natural beauty around us. One of our favorite local resources is Maclura pomifera, commonly known as Osage Orange. This remarkable tree grows in abundance in our area, and its incredible durability...
Clustered Mountain Mint chosen as 2025 Perennial of the Year
The Perennial Plant Association has chosen Pycnanthemum muticum, commonly known as Clustered Mountain Mint, as the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year. Native to the eastern United States, this herbaceous perennial is celebrated for its ecological value and ornamental...
What’s New in Trees & Shrubs
Pam Horwitz is the Tree and Shrub Sales Manager at Hornbaker Gardens. Pam began as a Landscape Designer in 1995, and worked as...
Hornbaker Hosta Dig
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...
Protect Your Investment: Prevent plant loss from pests
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...
Spring Showcase Part Two: Tested Hardy and Customer Favorites
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...
2024 Perennial of the Year
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...
‘Mini Skirt’ is the 2024 Hosta of the Year
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...
Spring Showcase Part 1: New Trees & Shrubs for 2024
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...
New Hostas for 2024
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...