Spiders are a specific class of animals called arachnids which range in size from the tiny jumping spiders commonly seen in residential areas to the Giant Birdeater tarantula of South America (the biggest spider in the world).
Spiders differ from insects because they have two body parts and eight legs.
Spiders have fangs, eight legs, and multi eyes that seems to come from a science fiction novel where one bit causes death. Be assured, spiders do exist but not all spiders kill people. Spiders do not want to waste energy and posion on a human target they they can not consume therefore, spiders are not a direct threat towards us. They actually help humans!! Spiders prey on other insects, produce silk, and have medical beneifits.
Did you ever sit on you back porch and swat at flys and mosquitoes? If you ever did, then spiders are on your side. Some spiders spin massive webs the stretch out and capture flying insects. These spiders webs are like natural bug zappers that do not need electicity. The unfortuant insect flys into the web and gets stuck. Then the happy spider pounes on the insect whom has a fresh meal.
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), is a native of Asia, it is emerging as a major nuisance to homeowners and a devastating pest to orchardists and potentially to soybean growers in Eastern States. Residents across Eastern States are reporting large numbers of the insect in and around their homes and gardens and are seeking relief. Farmers and landscapers will want to work with their agents and crop advisors to devise strategies to control the stink bug and limit impact on other beneficial insects. The stink bug does not bite or sting and can’t harm humans or homes. But a healthy spider population will help in the natural control of this pest.
Highland Hill Farm ...Were Open 7 Days/Week...7am To 6pm
Highland Hill farm is a tree, plant, and shrub grower located in Fountainville Pa.
and Milan Pa. We have been growing nursery stock for over 25 years. Let us help you with your landscaping needs. We try to offer a selection of top quality, nursery grown plants. Anything from Arborvitae to Zelkova. We also offer hundreds of varieties of seedlings such as Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, and Cedar.
But seedlings aren't all you will find here at our nursery. A large, extensive variety of deciduous trees, evergreens, and shrubs are all available from us. We also have shrubs of all shapes, sizes, and colors as well. We are constantly reviewing, and adding new varieties to add to our inventory, and will have several new introductions in most every category for 2006!!
Our goal is to be able to offer you a great selection of quality plants at the best price.
Not all the plants listed on our site are in stock. Some plants we have on a limited basis and others can't be safely transplanted at all times of the year. Orders large or small, we love them all. We feel that you should be able to come and see our operations so we do allow people to schedule tours of our nurseries. Click here for a quick look at great plants for the Delaware Valley.
For directions to visit our 5275 West Swamp Road Farm in Fountainville for retail and wholesale purchases click Here
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Ordering Information:
Terms:
no deposit needed with order: You can pay after we complete the job.Check or Credit Cards
Buyer provides trucking unless other arrangements are made
Highland Hill Farm welcomes you to
our store for the purchase trees, plants, and shrubs. Order seedlings,shrubs,or large trees
from us. Call us to discuss your plant needs. We help
the beginners to find the best seedlings and plants. we offer advice
on types to buy for those who want to start to grow
nursery stock. On our farms we raise and sell nursery stock from seedlings to large caliber trees. We also offer information on the web ABOUT SEEDLINGS ,
and how to CARE for seedlings and nursery stock. If you buy your seedling from us you will have
access to the free use of our planters.We have three types available for use and have had years of experience in planting seedlings. Our PLANTING EQUIPMENT is located in Fountainville Pa. (near Doylestown) and Milan Pa. We are dedicated to helping you with your plant needs. You will find ARTICLES we have written to help you and explain how we do what we do. We will be glad to assist you. We welcome everyone to come to our farm, if we have time we will give you a tour and show you how we built up our nursery. There are no trade secrets to our operation and we feel that in helping you we will become sharper ourselves. Our phone number is 215 651 8329.
We have thousands of arbs and always have hundreds ready for you to pickup. From 2' to 15' we have inventory balled and burlapped. Don't worry about driving long distances to get to us. We are easy to get to near Phila., on a major road, Rt. 313 in Fountainville Pa.. We want to move our stock and will make sure that you go home a happy camper. If you are coming from a long distance, we will give away free inventory that is surplus to our needs. One of our fields is being converted into ball and soccer fields and work will begin Nov. 25 2008. Stock in this field will go cheap. We will stay open til the last dog dies or we sell out. I think we have more stock than what we possibly can sell.
Green Giant
Arborvitae are commonly used evergreen shrubs or trees useful in urban areas where low maintenance and durability is needed. Many cultivars with forms such as being globed in shape, columnar, or narrow pyramidal, tend to be near buildings, doors, and walkways. Other forms which are larger are used for screens and buffers that are planted in rows.
The form of arborvitae is small, medium, or large depending on the cultivar. Some reach 50', others only 3'. Most prefer full sun to partial sun. Planting in dense shade conditions should be avoided. A moist , well drained, loamy soil in full sunlight are ideal conditions for growing healthy arborvitae. These plants will tolerate rocky, clay, urban conditions of heat drought and pollution. The most important pest we have is bagworms which must be controlled to prevent complete defoliation. Some cultivars have multiple leaders which also prove to be a detraction for the plant. Pruning out multiple leaders in some cultivars is a simple remedy.
Our most popular Arborvitae is the Emerald Green arborvitae. Many people prefer to spell them Arbor Vitae . It is a bright light green color and narrow in shape. It makes a distinctive and impressive natural fence. It is easy to grow ,plant, and keep in shape.
The Hetz Midget arborvitae is a dwarf globe variety. This is a good choice for along walkways and gardens. This is a tough plant that is easy to install and not going to cost a lot. It will maintain its color in the winter and will withstand snow loads well. We carry these plants in 2 and 3 gal. pots. The prices on these dwarfs vary from $15 to $30 depending on size and quantity ordered.
Another small arborvitae that we grow in pots is the Rheingold arborvitae. This is a small globe shaped plant that has a golden green cast to it in the summer and a bronze winter color.
We also have the American Arborvita known as "Tiny Tim".This arborvita grows in zone 2 - 7. Its is a needled evergreen
in the Cupressaceae Family. It will grow in height from a half a foot to 1 foot tall. Its
spread will be about 1 to 1.5 feet. This is a plant that requires little work.
Selecting quality arborvitae for the home landscape :
When you get to the nursery or garden center where you will buy your arborvitae, pick out the healthiest, most robust plants that have no evidence of disease or insect damage. The potting medium should be moist, but not wet, and the roots should well dispersed in the medium. Arborvitae that have roots growing from the drainage holes or circling the top of the pot are less desirable. Many people choose to buy arbs from a mail order company, which is perfectly acceptable. However, realize that most woody plants purchased from mail order catalogs will be shipped dormant and bare root, that is, without any soil attached to the root system. Such plants may be smaller in size because of the expense of shipping. It is important to plant such material immediately upon arrival. Generally it is best to purchase one-year-old material from mail order companies since this material is more vigorous and will transplant better. The larger material that is offered is often composed of the less vigorous plants held over from previous years. Most large sized arbs are balled and burlaped. Don't buy any arbs bare rooted over 3' tall. Any plant larger should be balled and burlaped.