We are "SUPER" excited to announce that we have launched our "NEW" Plant Finder feature to our website! You will be able to search through our plant selections, get detailed plant information and create your own plant list. Bring your plant list into the store and save 5% on each item purchased off your list!

       The icon is located in the top right hand corner of our website. "Click" on the Plant Finder icon and search our awesome variety of plants. Check it out and come by and see us! 

 Sandi

 P.S. Hope to see you this Thursday evening! 

A special celebration!  

       You're invited to join us this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:30 pm for our Customer Appreciation Holiday Party! Please call us and let us know you're coming and if you are bringing any others with you so we know how many to expect.

Plant Trees Until The Ground Freezes!

       Tree roots can grow in winter months and get a better start when spring arrives! Come see our great selection!

  Mulch - Your Tree's Best Friend

     Mulching is one of the most valuable things a homeowner can do for a tree's health. Mulch is any material placed on the soil to conserve moisture and improve growing conditions. Common materials include wood chips, bark, pine needles and compost.

      However, if mulch is applied to deeply or the wrong material is used, it actually can harm trees and other plants. Take a few minutes to read this flyer, and you'll be well on your way to improving your tree's health and appearance.

Click here for the MDC document file.

STIHL Winter Maintenance E-Newsletter

Winter Maintenance

Turn the off-season into your peak time for maintenance

       Whether you store your equipment away for the winter or use your equipment all year long, now is the perfect time to perform routine maintenance. Check out our winter maintenance checklist and keep your STIHL in peak running condition during the off-season. And remember, we are available to inspect, maintain and service your STIHL equipment - just drop by!

Click here for more. 

       Just because cooler weather is approaching doesn't mean you have to put away your gardening tools! Bring the outside in by growing an herb garden on your windowsill or kitchen counter. Here's an article for tips on growing and maintaining your garden and for ideas on herb garden collections by Botanical Interests Seed, (available in our garden center).

Indoor Winter Blooms 

Amaryllis & Paperwhite Bulbs are Here

       Amaryllis and Paperwhite bulbs - great for easy indoor blooming plants - have arrived in our garden center. Amaryllis are popular indoor bulb plants for the holiday and winter season for their huge beautiful blooms that come in an array of bright colors. Paperwhites work well in shallow dish gardens and yield abundant fragrant white blooms. Indirect light and moisture is all you need to create beautiful planters and dish gardens with these easy bloomers.

Rain Barrel Winterization

       Winter weather in our area can spell trouble for even the sturdiest of rain barrels. As ice expands, hoses split, barrels burst and water flow can be inhibited, causing damage to gutters or fascia. Before freezing temperatures take their toll, taking measures to ensure that your rain barrel is protected can save the hassle and expense of replacing parts or even the barrel itself once warm weather returns. Consider these simple tips to make sure your rain barrel is winter-ready before the freezing temperatures set in.

       Drain the rain barrel by opening all spigots. Once drained, turn the barrel upside down, if possible, to empty it completely. The average rain barrel weighs nearly 500 pounds when full and should be fully drained before attempting to move.

       Remove the hoses and rain spout diverter and leave the faucets open. Hoses split easily in cold weather and should be stored out of the elements until temperatures remain consistently above freezing. Replace the rain spout diverter with a flexible extension to redirect downspout away from the house to avoid potential damage to the foundation.

       Clear debris from the barrel and the filter screen. An empty barrel is a good opportunity to clear out the muck that can lead to mold and fungus growth.

       Store your rain barrel for winter. If space is available in the garage or basement, storing the barrel inside during winter months can protect it from incidental damage. If left outside, the barrel should be covered with a tarp or turned upside down to prevent water accumulation.

Holiday Decorating

       We all want the best decorated most beautiful holiday house in the neighborhood, don't we? Come check out our garden center filled with holiday displays, so you can gather ideas for your own holiday decorations at home! Come ask our merchandising expert, Gail, and our floral design staff for ideas and what to purchase from our collection to complement your home decorations!

Hillermann's Farmers' Market

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come visit our vendors for locally grown produce, canned and baked goods, unique handmade items, and more! Many great gift items are available!

Call Julie Brinker at 636-239-6729 for more information.

       Come in and see the creative handmade pottery items we have for sale in the store! You can learn to make your own pottery items at the Pot Shop! Call us to learn more about classes and membership at the Pot Shop.

       Christmas shopping has already begun for some of us. Think outside the box this holiday season and get your loved one a gift that they will never forget! The Pot Shop offers Gift Certificates that can be used toward merchandise or pottery classes. What a neat gift idea! Call us for more information.

Pot Parties

       Want to try something fun for a birthday party, home school activity, scout group or other group? Have a Pot Party at the Pot Shop! Pot Parties are just $25.00 per person and can host 3 - 12 people.

Featured Adoptable Pet 

       I am Baelfire! A wonderfully handsome medium hair blue/gray kitten fellow. I am most definitely sweet, charming, affectionate and adorable. I would like to be given the chance to live in an equally wonderful home. I will be fun to have around, and you will be very happy that you adopted me. So let's get together soon!

Purrs and cute looks, Baelfire