Hilton Carter

Baltimore, New York

Filmmaker at Freelance

Filmmaker/Artist

Featured in: Favicon

forbes.com Favicon

dailymail.co.uk Favicon

newsweek.com Favicon

thetimes.co.uk Favicon

mindbodygreen.com Favicon

bookriot.com Favicon

coveteur.com Favicon

domino.com Favicon

washingtonian.com Favicon

houseandgarden.co.uk + 3 more

Articles

Hilton Carter: What does a raging summer mean for your plants?

Aug 10, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

We are still in the thick of summer! The skies are blue and the temperatures make you want to take a dip in the pool. The sun is out longer, and the days are hotter from dawn until dusk. The vibes are good, but what do longer days and hotter temperatures mean for your plants? Here are a few tips and tricks to help your plants thrive this season . The right lightThe summer sun is no joke.
Hilton Carter advice: How to travel without leaving your plants to die

Jun 8, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

Summer is here! The feeling of warm sunshine on your skin and the sound of rolling waves on white sand beaches — man, it makes you want to get away for about two weeks, doesn’t it? Now imagine coming home with a nice, even tan and smelling like the ocean, only to find all your plants withered and dry to the bone. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to choose between vacationing and sacrificing your favorite plants.
Hilton Carter: 5 Things to avoid when watering your plants

May 22, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

You can’t just dump water on your plants and call it a day. I’m here to tell you that there is a method to the watering madness. Water is the most essential element for sustaining life. To survive, we need water. To thrive, we need consistent access to a water source. You are that source to your plants. When brought indoors, plants rely on you as their sole caretaker to provide them with all their needs.
Hilton Grows Best: How to be a sustainable plant parent

May 7, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

It feels weird to only have one day to celebrate the Earth. Every day should be Earth Day. As a plant lover, there are so many things I appreciate about nature. The satisfaction when a new leaf unfurls, sharing cuttings with friends, seasonal blooming flowers, farmers markets and locally grown produce — I could go on. To honor our planet, I try to prioritize sustainable practices as often as possible to reduce my carbon footprint.
Hilton Carter: Best places to buy plants in Maryland

Apr 16, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

I’m not one to say something like, “You can never have too many plants.” But honestly, once you know the joy of being surrounded by greenery, you can’t help but want to add another friend to your collection. With the popularity of plants growing (puns always intended), there are so many places to purchase a new plant buddy. Today, I’m going to take you on a trip around Maryland to tell you about some of my favorite “go-to” places to shop for plants.
Hilton Grows Best: Quick tips on how to propagate your plants

Apr 4, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

Who else is over these chilly days and nights? I know I am, and so are your plants. While it’s officially spring, it’s still being coy in terms of temperature and we’re all getting a little anxious to spring to action. Maybe you’re the type that’s been waiting for this moment to do some spring cleaning? Or maybe you’ve been looking forward to getting your outdoor garden going? As for me, I’m the type that gets excited about propagating my houseplants.
Hilton Grows Best: How to set your plants up for success this Spring

Mar 12, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

Oh Baltimore, we have almost made it to Spring. Can’t you feel it, smell it? Fresh buds starting to bloom, grass starting to grow, and the heavy scent of cumin floating in the air? Sorry, that’s just the McCormick factory over there, but you know what I mean. Some say that the holiday season is, “the most wonderful time of the year”, but let’s all be serious, that title should be held by spring. Spring is all about rebirth, happiness and new growth.
3 of Hilton Carter’s plant care peeves: Ice cubes, milk, fish

Feb 26, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

I have the propensity to rant about plants. Not necessarily plants themselves, but about some of the insanity that takes place within the plant community. Some might say I woke up and chose violence, but I just felt like it was time to clear the air. One of the things that tends to get under my collar is the many misconceptions that perpetuate. For instance, I remember the first time my father came over to my home after I had just discovered my love for styling plants in my home.
Hilton Carter: It’s winter, and your plants are not happy

Feb 9, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Hilton Carter

Hi! I’m Hilton Carter — a plant and interior stylist, artist and author from Baltimore, the greatest city in America. (Don’t quote me, but we all know it’s the truth.)What I hope to grow here is your passion for plants and your knowledge of them, while also sharing my ever-changing opinion of them in today’s design. I’m grateful to The Banner for letting me plant my seed in this space to share my knowledge and the knowledge of my team, twice a month in this column.
21 Questions With Hilton Carter

Dec 19, 2023 | hgtv.com | Jessica Yonker |Hilton Carter

It's no secret that we love Hilton Carter here at HGTV. Hilton — who has amassed over half a million followers on Instagram, written four books (with another one on the way!) and styled everything from homes to hotel suites and restaurants — has been sharing expert houseplant care tips and styling tricks with us for years. He's been on our podcast, our YouTube channels and even invited us into his plant-filled Baltimore home.