Pam Horwitz is the Tree and Shrub Sales Manager at Hornbaker Gardens. Pam began as a Landscape Designer in 1995, and worked as manager at a retail garden center in Chicago, specializing in trees and shrubs for 11 years. Pam has many hobbies and creative interests,...
Our large selection of hostas continues to attract many customers. So what were the top hosta varieties this year? Here is our list of the top 5 varieties of hostas that were sold in 2023. ‘Silly String’ is at the top, followed by ‘Praying...
Here at the Gardens, we are always attracted to fastigiate trees. (“Fastigiate” is a fancy word for slender, skinny, or columnar.) They make wonderful vertical accents, interesting groupings of three or more, and can be planted close to the neighbor’s lot line without...
We have several new hostas for this spring, with more new varieties to make an appearance later in the summer. ‘Hope Springs Eternal’ is a new addition to the Proven Winners collection. This large-sized hosta is a beauty that grows 22” tall and 48” wide with lavender...
The Perennial Plant Association has named Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’ as the 2023 Perennial of the Year. Golden-yellow flowers with black centers stand about two feet tall and completely cover the dome-like habit of green foliage. This Black-Eyed Susan is a far...
