We’re Growing!
Rob Lucas2022-09-27T13:42:16-05:00Those of you who have visited us recently have seen our tremendous selection of fall-blooming mums in all colors & sizes. Did you know that we grew every one of them? Over 8,000 [...]
Halloween Décor [2022 Update]
Rob Lucas2022-09-26T10:31:54-05:00Halloween continues to gain on Christmas over recent years as THE holiday for decorating, and we’re joining in! Find all you need at Heyden's Gardens to host a scary-good time at your home. [...]
Deer Resistant Trees and Shrubs
Rob Lucas2022-09-10T06:31:14-05:00Continuing our theme of deer-resistant plants, here we address woody landscape plants (trees and shrubs) that are resistant to deer browsing. Below you'll find our top list of deer resistant trees and shrubs. [...]
Maple Comparisons
Rob Lucas2022-08-11T14:52:45-05:00The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) is our official Wisconsin state tree. With its stately habit, durable wood, and blazing autumn color, it is a fitting choice in many landscapes. It's an exceptional landscape [...]
Deer Resistant Perennials
Rob Lucas2022-08-15T10:44:01-05:00Dealing with our large population of deer in southeastern Wisconsin can be a challenge. While they are lovely to observe in the wild, they are infuriating to observe up close in our gardens [...]
Deer Resistant Annuals
Rob Lucas2022-08-15T10:45:19-05:00This deer resistant annuals article is here by popular demand. Every year, in spring, I have dozens of people ask me the same question, "Which annuals can I plant that the deer [...]
Ninebark & Cultivars
Rob Lucas2022-05-20T10:52:08-05:00Common Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is an underrated native shrub with four-season interest. This native species is a graceful arching shrub with clusters of creamy white spring flowers followed by showy seed capsules and [...]
Weigela
Zannah Crowe2022-06-13T08:40:40-05:00Weigela is a hardy, vigorous, disease and pest-resistant deciduous shrub that can fill many roles in the landscape. Its funnel-shaped flowers are borne in great abundance in late spring/early summer in colors including [...]
Why Grow Wisconsin Native Plants?
Zannah Crowe2022-04-26T11:40:27-05:00Wisconsin Natives are perfectly suited to growing in our climate and soil. The landscape of southeastern Wisconsin was historically comprised...
Plants for Wet Sites
Zannah Crowe2022-04-26T11:42:40-05:00Choosing plants for wet sites can be a challenge for those that have areas on their property that are low lying or prone to flooding. Selecting plants that thrive in wet and moist soil [...]
