Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Garden, Your Masterpiece, Our Specialty
Hilltop Gardens and Greenhouses and Greenhouses is a family-owned business established in 1998 by Ken and Connie, initially as a small greenhouse for personal plant cultivation. Community interest in their work transformed this passion project into a thriving enterprise, now spanning 10 greenhouses totaling over 30,000 square feet. Our expansion has been driven by a commitment to quality and diversity in horticulture, offering an extensive selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, and native wildflowers. With a staff boasting 40 years of combined experience in the floral industry, we provide expert guidance for both novice and experienced gardeners. Our specialization in combination hanging baskets and patio containers, with up to 5,000 options available seasonally, reflects our dedication to creative landscaping solutions.We supply plants to regional garden centers while maintaining direct-to-consumer sales for personalized service. Our expertise in native wildflowers, cultivated since our founding, addresses unique landscaping needs requiring specialized growing practices. By offering custom planter and basket design services, we ensure every customer achieves their vision for outdoor spaces. Our philosophy, 'Your Garden, Your Masterpiece, Our Specialty,' underscores our client-centric approach to horticultural excellence. Located in southern Iowa, we serve as a regional destination for gardening enthusiasts seeking premium products and professional advice.
Services
Annual Plants
Perennials
Vegetable Plants
Native Wildflowers
Hanging Baskets
Patio Containers
Gardening Accessories
Custom Planters
Seed Sales
Landscape Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1998 with 30,000 sq ft of greenhouse growing space
- 40+ years combined staff experience in floral industry
- Specialize in native wildflowers requiring specialized growing practices
- Custom planter/basket design service available
- Suppliers to regional garden centers with direct-to-consumer access
What people say
Best kept secret
Knowledgeable staff
Great selection
Custom designs
Helpful for beginners
Services
Annual Plants
We cultivate over 700 varieties of annual plants to suit diverse landscaping needs. Our selection includes vibrant bedding plants and specialty cultivars for color-conscious gardeners. Each plant receives expert care from germination to sale, ensuring optimal health and growth potential for customers' outdoor spaces.
Native Wildflowers
Specializing in native wildflowers since our founding, we offer species adapted to Iowa's climate and soil conditions. These low-maintenance plants support local ecosystems while creating naturalistic landscapes. Our expertise includes proper planting techniques and growth management for sustainable wildflower gardens.
Custom Planters
Our staff creates personalized container arrangements using premium plant materials. Customers can bring their own pots or select from our inventory for custom-designed patio containers. This service combines horticultural knowledge with artistic flair to create unique outdoor displays tailored to individual preferences.
Gardening Accessories
We stock essential gardening tools and accessories including gloves, watering systems, fertilizers, and potting soil. Seasonal inventory additions feature decorative planters, bird feeders, and iron garden decor. All products are selected to complement our plant offerings and support successful gardening outcomes.
Hanging Baskets
Our signature hanging baskets feature carefully curated plant combinations for maximum visual impact. Available in 5,000 options at peak season, these baskets use specialized growing techniques to ensure full, cascading growth. We provide care instructions to maintain basket health throughout the growing season.
Questions
What types of plants do you grow?
We grow 700+ annual varieties, extensive perennials, vegetable plants, native wildflowers, and offer custom container solutions.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, but with a 4% processing fee. Cash or check payments are preferred to avoid additional charges.
Can you help design custom planters?
Our experienced staff creates custom container arrangements using premium plant materials for personalized outdoor displays.
Are you open year-round?
We operate seasonally, typically opening in spring. Check our website for current season hours and availability.
Do you sell gardening tools and accessories?
Yes, we carry gloves, watering systems, fertilizers, potting soil, and decorative garden decor items.
What makes your wildflowers special?
We specialize in native wildflowers requiring specialized growing techniques, offering varieties adapted to Iowa's climate and soil conditions.
