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Go big, with tree spade trees!
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Are you looking for a big, beautiful tree to add to your landscape? Look no further than our tree spade planted trees! These trees are carefully transplanted by our tree spade operator extraordinaire Ken Downing, bringing you a healthy, thriving tree that's larger than anything you could purchase in a pot.
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To discuss what options are right for you and tour our tree farm, send a text to Bryon Rinkenberger at (309) 208-6076.
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To browse our general tree inventory and learn more about our trees, visit hoerrnursery.com/trees, or come visit us, and let us help you pick the perfect tree!
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Doughnuts, not volcanoes!
Start your trees off right
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April is a popular month for tree planting, as well as for adding new wood mulch to your garden. Done right, wood mulch is great for new trees. Done wrong, it can cause more harm than good.
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Here's how to mulch your trees the right way:
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1. Use wood mulch around your tree.
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It retains water, insulates the roots from temperature swings, suppresses competing grass and weeds, improves the soil over time, and prevents lawn mower and weed whacker damage.
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2. Create a "doughnut" of mulch around your tree.
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Begin by building a soil berm to retain water. Cover the berm with 2-3 inches of wood mulch, leaving 6 inches of bare soil around the trunk.
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3. Don't create a mulch "volcano" by piling mulch up around the tree trunk.
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This can block the flow of air and water to the roots, causing disease, girdling roots, and other problems. It can also weaken the roots over time, making the tree susceptible to failure in high wind.
Mulch your tree with a "doughnut" to give it a great start!
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Join us for a free event on Sunday, April 16th from 10am to 2pm at Hoerr Nursery! We'll be welcoming back University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists Jeff and Nancy Staecker, who will share their knowledge and expertise on how to attract birds and blooms to your landscape.
Jeff and Nancy will cover topics such as:
- Landscaping to encourage biodiversity
- Creating a pollinator-friendly garden
- Attracting birds to your yard
You'll also have the opportunity to learn more about the comprehensive gardening knowledge available through the U of I Extension service. The Extension service offers a variety of resources for home gardeners, including webinars, brochures, and access to skilled professionals.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, you'll find something to help you improve your skills and grow a beautiful garden.
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. We hope to see you there!
To find out about more about this upcoming event, have a look at the brochure.
You can also jump in and explore the U of I Extension website here.
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Open on Sundays
starting April 16th
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Shop on Sundays in spring, April 16th through May 28th! We'll be here from 9am to 3pm, with a wide variety of plants and flowers to choose from, as well as expert staff to help you find the right plants for your garden.
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Just a few days left
of Mulch Madness!
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From now until April 15th, get free local delivery of 1-3 tons of wood mulch. Non-local deliveries or orders over 3 tons get $75 off.
Call Hoerr Nursery's Stone Market at 309-689-2513 to schedule your delivery, and we'll bring your mulch right to your door!
Mulch Madness is the perfect time to add new wood mulch to your garden beds. Wood mulch is a natural and sustainable way to improve the health of your plants and soil. It helps to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and prevent erosion. Mulch also adds organic matter to the soil, which helps to improve drainage and fertility.
Hoerr Nursery offers a variety of wood mulches to choose from, including hardwood mulch, pine bark mulch, and Kiddie Cushion mulch, so you can find the perfect mulch to complement your landscape.
Call Hoerr Nursery today to schedule your free mulch delivery and take advantage of our Mulch Madness sale!
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