Dec
22
2009
Construction Update: Our new greenhouse connecting the Garden Center and GardenHouse is starting to take shape! Thanks to the weather conditions holding out for us in late November/early December, construction crews were able to pour the all the footings and install the rafters for the structure (with a little help from some heavy equipment!) Take a peek at our progress below and for even more photos visit our facebook page and view the “Greenhouse Construction” photo album. And while you’re there, be sure to “Become a fan” of Hoerr Nursery! Stay tuned for more updates.
Nov
16
2009
Soon the rain won’t be able to stop you from enjoying a great Hoerr Nursery shopping experience! We just broke ground on a new building that will connect the Garden Center (gift shop) to the GardenHouse and expand our Container Cove area. Work began just last week, and the building will be ready to use by Spring! We’ll keep you updated on the building progress through our blog and on Facebook, so stop by often to see the latest pictures!
Oct
23
2009
Young trees need a little extra protection during the chilly winter months – the trunk is actually the most susceptible to problems. “Sunscald” is when the trunk is actually burned by the sun and can put the tree in danger of developing frost cracks which can harm the tree. No worries! Applying tree wrap is a quick, easy and inexpensive method to protect your tree investment this winter.
Oct
06
2009
October is here and it is not too late to work on your lawn! Fall is an excellent time to renovate the lawn and get a jump-start on a beautiful spring yard.
Sep
17
2009
If you’re like me, you’re already dreaming about your early spring garden! Now is the perfect time to plant spring flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils.
Sep
11
2009
As trees are preparing for their fall color display, you can help them prepare for a long, chilly winter. Follow these fall tree care tips to keep your tree healthy and strong:
Sep
08
2009
Nobody can predict the weather with 100% certainty but given the unusual weather we have had this summer, we might just have an early fall. Our horticulturalists have been guessing when we might see the first frost of the year, and someone predicted it to be October 4th. She says it's based on the sounds of crickets and when we will have a full moon. We'll see...
Aug
27
2009
Fall is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to update your summer planting containers! By reusing some of your existing plants and adding some new fall colors, you will have a fresh new container to last through autumn.
Apr
10
2009
Now is the perfect time to get your shrub roses in shape for spring! During their first two seasons, allow the plant’s basic framework to develop, pruning only the small spindly shoots. In the third year trim off the top 1/3 of the plant allowing all branches to reach a uniform shape.
Mar
12
2009
Hybridizers are working constantly to create a blue rose…