100 Days. 100 Years.
$100 Trees.
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Trees have long been an integral part of what we do at Hoerr Nursery. We've been planting them, growing them, and helping them thrive right here in Central Illinois for decades.
In 1969, Hoerr Nursery planted the Senator Everett M. Dirksen Memorial Oak on the White House lawn, honoring a Central Illinois native whose leadership was instrumental in the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968. Pictured here are Tim, Nate & Ben Hoerr standing in front of the freshly planted tree.
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This Friday, April 10, marks the 100th day of the year, and here at Hoerr Nursery we’re celebrating a century of growing with you! Our 100th visitor that day will win a free “We Design, You Install” landscape plan from Miley (a $300 value).
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Plus, from April 10–17th, we're offering nine seven gallon varieties of Hoerr Nursery homegrown trees for just $100 each:
Redpointe Maple
Goldspire Ginkgo
Tuliptree
Red Rage Blackgum
Firestarter Black Gum
Scarlet Oak
Burr Oak
Shawnee Brave Baldcypress
Norway Spruce
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When is it safe to plant?
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Spring this year is keeping gardeners guessing! It’s still too early for summer favorites like tomatoes and peppers, but we've got plenty of Hoerr homegrown favorites on the way. In the meantime, there’s plenty you can do right now to get growing.
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Some plants will keep on growing despite the rollercoaster temperatures.
Every perennial, tree, and shrub you’ll find up front is acclimated and ready to go home with you. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just ask! We’ll check the hoop houses and bring it up if it’s ready. If it's in stock but it's still asleep, we'll want to wait a little longer and make sure that it's healthy. Every plant grows at its own pace, and we want to make sure that we're sending you home with something that will thrive.
Hardy vegetables like kale and broccoli, as well as annual flowers like pansies, nemesia and snapdragons can safely handle cool nights, giving you an early start on the spring season.
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Strong roots and good neighbors are what's helped us to grow for a hundred years, and that includes you! Here's to the next hundred years of growing together.🌳
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Tomatoes: 65°F to 70°F
Peppers: 75°F to 85°F
Petunias: 60°F and 70°F
Basil: 65°F and 85°F
Impatiens: 60–65°F
As of this week, local soil temperatures have been in the 50s. The best way to know when it’s time? Use a soil thermometer (available in our Garden Center) and plant only when the ground is consistently warm. If you’re eager to start early, you can create a warm microclimate with a simple plastic low tunnel—a mini greenhouse that helps the soil heat faster. Just remember to roll up the sides on hot days to avoid overheating!
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Whether you warm the soil yourself or let nature do the work, patience pays off. Happy warm-season flowers and veggies will reward you with fruit and flowers all summer long.
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“As Soon as the Soil Can Be Worked”
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You’ll often read that phrase on seed packets, but what does it really mean? Put simply, it means that the soil is no longer mud. If you can grab a handful of soil, squeeze it, and it crumbles instead of forming a ball of muck, it’s ready. Working with wet soil will cause compaction, which prevents plant roots from growing well. Once again, a little patience pays off.
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Growing here in Central Illinois means rolling with the weather! In the Peoria area, waiting until after Mother’s Day is a safe bet for putting out frost-sensitive plants. After all, temperature matters as much as sunshine and rain. Until then, plant what’s tough, prepare your beds, and let the season shake itself out. And if you need specific advice, remember: we're here for you!
🪴Happy gardening!
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Workshops are Selling Out!
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Looking for a creative way to welcome spring? Join us at Hoerr Nursery on April 25th for our Succulent Teacup Workshop! Lisa will walk you through building your own mini teacup garden, all materials included. It’s a fun way to celebrate the season with friends or celebrate Mother’s Day a little early.
- 10 AM session: open seats left
- 1 PM session: full
- $30 per person
- 15 spots per class
These workshops always go fast, so be sure to save your spot before they sell out!
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Mulch Like the Pros
Without Breaking the Bank!
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Great gardens start from the ground up...literally. Mulch protects your soil, evens out temperature swings, and keeps weeds at bay so your plants can keep growing, no matter what the weather throws at them. During Mulch Madness, March 16–April 25th, get FREE local delivery on 1–3 tons of premium wood mulch or 25% off when you pick it up. Use our calculator to plan your order, then call Stone Market at (309) 689-2513 to get your garden weather-ready.
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