HILLSIDE NURSERY BLOG
Sustainability begins in our backyard: Everything you need to know about Xeric planting in Montana
Xeric planting has emerged as a sustainable and practical landscaping solution. Not only are xeric plants great looking, hardy and low maintenance but they require far less water than conventional plants.
Protecting your trees from aphids
Aphids and how to protect your trees from these tiny but pesky critters.
Bud Break, what it is and how it happens.
As spring approaches, one of the most exciting things for any gardener or nature enthusiast is the phenomenon known as Bud Break. But what is Bud Break, and why does it happen?
Dormant Pruning for Fruit Trees & Why You Should Be Doing It
If you own fruit trees, then you know the importance of pruning them. Pruning is an essential part of maintaining fruit trees, but did you know that dormant pruning is even more important and that your last month to do it is March?
How to Transplant
If you’re like us, you love making cuttings and growing them out. Here are a few tips for success when planting
We Love Our Houseplants
If you don’t have any, come over to Hillside Nursery and we will get you started. If you have some, bring us a cutting! Let’s discuss three basic needs: Lighting, Watering and Love.
Succulent Special
Succulents include sedums, aloes, agave, string of pearls/hearts/dolphins, senecio…anything with thick leaves.