Attract and Assist the Wild Birds

We received a new shipment of Wild Bird Items. Stop by and pick up some new feeders, houses and seed to attract the beauty and antics of Wild Birds to your yard. Birding items also make great gifts for your bird loving family members and friends. Here are some articles to help you attract different types of birds:

Attract Birds In Winter | Attracting Birds | Bird Feeding is Wonderful Family Fun!
How Birds Survive the Winter | Why Every Backyard Counts
Winter Bird Myths | Winter Bird Watching

See the pictures below for some of the Wild Bird Items we have available!
We also have a great selection of seed and suit to attract your favorite types of birds!

November 7, 2023 Hoffmann Hillermann Newsletter

Hello Friends,

Happy Veterans Day this Saturday, November 11th! Thank you to all our Veterans for your service to our country. Freedom isn’t free, and we are grateful to all those who have served.

Our area continues to be low on rainfall. Click here for the US Drought Monitor map of Missouri. According to the map, most of our area is still in Moderate Drought conditions, and it shows Severe Drought conditions for the southwestern area of Franklin County. Be sure to water outdoor plants when you can through fall and winter, especially new plantings and evergreen plants. Plants need to receive enough water so they will not be too stressed when winter arrives. Additionally, moisture in the soil helps insulate and protect the plant’s roots through freezing temperatures.

Our EGO Equipment Rep will be here this Wednesday from 8:00 to 11:00. You can stop by to talk with him and demo EGO Battery Powered equipment. New and current units will be available. Stop by and see how powerful EGO units are. If you can’t make it to this event, stop by anytime to talk to Doug or Bill about lawn and garden equipment sales, parts and service.

Displays with Christmas trees and decorations are starting to go up in the Garden Center! They are beautiful! Our Garden Center will become a sparkling wonderland as more displays go up in time for our Holiday Open House. Visit us during our Holiday Open House on November 18 and 19 to see all the beautiful displays that will include a lot of holiday sparkle and twinkling lights! Check our Event Listings among the articles below.

Hoffmann Hillermann’s Plant Loving Team

November 11th… Dry Conditions… Featured Plants… Seasonal Articles… Click here to read more in this week’s newsletter from Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist.

Plant Trees Until The Ground Freezes!

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.”
- Chinese Proverb

       Even though many trees have dropped most of their leaves, it is still a good time to plant them. The roots can grow until the ground freezes and then again as the ground thaws in spring. This way, they will get a better start in spring and be better equipped to handle the hot, dry weather in summer.

       Come see the great selection of trees that we have available. Let us help you choose a good variety for your location and needs. Enjoy the many benefits trees have to offer including beauty, shade and increased property value.

August 1, 2023 Hoffmann Hillermann Newsletter

Hello Friends,

I hope you and your plants are surviving the hot summer weather. Be sure to check your plants regularly and water them when the soil is dry. Give your container and raised bed gardens extra attention since they will dry fast in the extra hot weather. Also, be sure to take cooling breaks and drink plenty of water while you are gardening or doing anything outside in the heat.

Don’t let the hot weather deter you from planning your FALL gardens! Some flowers and vegetables thrive in the cooler fall weather and offer their rewards later into the fall season. There are some vegetables that you can re-plant now and still harvest before frost. Green beans usually work well when planted around this time. Beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, peas, winter radish, and spinach are some of the crops that will produce in fall. Check the seed packets for varieties that have shorter days to maturity – and that the days to maturity will arrive before the average first frost (October 15 for our area). Try some new vegetables. You may be surprised at what you can grow and enjoy long into the fall season. Botanical Interests seed packets are available year-round in our Garden Center. The packets include a lot of helpful information, including suggestions for when to sow the crops. Fall starter plants will arrive soon. Watch this newsletter and our social sites for updates on new arrivals.

We have some great sales going on through August. See the ad in the articles below for details. Come by and visit us!

Keep Growing,
Scott Hillermann

 

Don’t Let It Deter You… Summer Dreams of… Featured Plants… Seasonal Articles… Click here to read more in this week’s newsletter from Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist.

July 18, 2023 Hoffmann Hillermann Newsletter

Hello Friends,

YES, we have received some rain recently, and NO, it is not enough to bring us out of the drought conditions. It may give us a break from watering for a few days, but some of the rain just runs off since the ground has dried so hard from the drought. Additionally, the moisture dries up fast in the hot summer weather. So, you should continue to check the soil in your gardens regularly for dryness and water as soon as it becomes dry. Check your containerized plants and gardens daily because they will dry out faster than your ground planted gardens.

Now is a great time to start thinking ahead and plan your fall gardens and projects. Cool season flower and vegetable plants offer us great opportunities to refresh our gardens with new plants and colors - and extend our vegetable harvests through fall! You can plan the spaces and containers that you will use for your fall plants, what plants you want to include and get supplies for planting and seed starting. Botanical Interests seeds are available year-round in our Garden Center. Seed starting supplies are also available.

Now is also a great time to plan your fall lawn and landscape projects. Fall will bring cooler weather and the opportunity for you to spend time in your outdoor spaces. If you have DIY projects that you plan to work on as the weather cools down, create a list of supplies you will need. You can start getting the supplies now and stretch your costs out over several weeks instead of buying it all at once. Then, you can start working on your project as soon as cooler weather arrives if you have supplies ready. If you are interested in having us install a landscape project for you, now is a good time to call us (636-239-6729) so we can get it added to our schedule. Create or enhance your outdoor sanctuary!

Keep Growing,
Scott Hillermann

Is It Enough?... Start Thinking Ahead… Featured Plants… Seasonal Articles… Click here to read more in this week's newsletter from Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist.

July 5, 2023 Hoffmann Hillermann Newsletter

Hello Friends,

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! It’s a great time to enjoy your yard and have outdoor gatherings, play games or just relax on your own. Enhance your outdoor spaces by adding plants, furniture, fountains, statues and décor items. Visit us for items and ideas to help you create your favorite spaces!

I also hope you are having a successful growing season. This should include a lot of watering during our summer drought conditions. Remember to water your trees and landscape beds along with your flower and vegetable gardens. All your plants, new and old, need to be watered during drought conditions. Water plants into the soil at the base of the plant (at the drip line for trees) on a regular schedule. Early morning is best - early evening is the next best time. Visit us for a great selection of watering hoses, sprinklers, drip irrigation items and more.

Also remember to monitor your plants for pests and disease issues. Read labels on treatment products to find out the best times to apply, and what temperature is too hot to apply some types of products. Diatomaceous Earth applied according to the instructions is a good option for controlling slugs and crawling insects. Use slow release or organic fertilizer according to the label to reduce chances of burning up plants in the heat.

Be sure to drink a lot of water, take cooling breaks and enjoy summer!

Keep Growing,
Scott