Rhody Gem: Smithfield

Hilltop Garden Center

Garden and outdoor living center

What it is:

A landscape supply and outdoor living center.

Where to find it:

As you drive along Route 44 Putnam Pike, turn into The Crossing at Smithfield shopping plaza, and take an immediate – nearly hidden – right, to enter Hilltop Garden Center.

What makes it a Rhody Gem?

For nearly 90 years, Hilltop Garden Center has been the cornerstone of outdoor transformation in Smithfield. What began in 1938 as a roadside vegetable stand founded by current owner John Francisco’s grandfather, has grown across three generations into a premier outdoor living center – with expansion plans underway. Whether you’re reimagining the backyard, refreshing a patio, or seeking decorative accents, Hilltop can supply everything you need. From foundational landscape aggregates to the finishing touches, every step of your project is here, plus they offer hands-on expertise. Though the business has expanded, its heart remains unchanged. “Every customer that comes through the door, whether a new gardener or an experienced landscaper or mason, will be treated with the same level of respect and offered knowledgeable advice for their particular needs,” says Francisco. It’s this passionate blend of all-in-one convenience and multi-generational knowledge paired with small-business pride that sets Hilltop Garden Center apart.

Hilltop Garden Center

363 Putnam Pike, Smithfield

HilltopGardenCenter.com