Hoerr Nursery - Peoria's Best Landscaping

8020 N Shade Tree Dr, Peoria, IL 61615

(309) 691-4561

http://www.hoerrnursery.com

Provided Services

  • Tree care services
  • Walkway construction or installation
  • Construction or installation
  • Design services
  • Shrub transplanting
  • Interior wall construction
  • Shrub removal

Business Overview

For nearly a century, Hoerr Nursery has been a trusted part of the Peoria community, growing from a humble topsoil delivery service in 1926 into a multi-generational family business. Now led by the third generation—Nathan, Jeff, and John—the nursery operates on a simple, customer-first philosophy they call ""E-cubed"": making it Easy to do business with them, ensuring an Enjoyable experience, and delivering Excellent products and services. Across 400 local acres, they cultivate trees, plants, and sod specifically for Central Illinois landscapes, supporting their full-service garden center, landscape design, installation, and maintenance teams. Whether you're planting a single shrub or undertaking a major patio project, their team combines deep local growing knowledge with practical landscaping expertise to help Peoria homeowners build and care for their outdoor spaces.

FAQs

Do you grow your own plants, and why does that matter for my Peoria landscape?

Yes, we do. Hoerr Nursery grows a significant portion of our trees, shrubs, perennials, and sod on our 400 acres here in the Peoria area. This local cultivation means the plants are already acclimated to Central Illinois' specific soil conditions and climate, giving them a stronger start in your yard compared to plants shipped from different regions. It's a key part of our commitment to providing excellent, regionally-suited plant material for our design, installation, and retail customers.

My lawn in Peoria has dead patches and the soil feels hard. What's your approach to this common local issue?

Dead patches and compacted soil are frequent challenges in our area. Our Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance teams start with a soil analysis to understand the specific conditions. For compaction, we use core aeration to relieve soil pressure and improve water and nutrient penetration. For dead areas, we assess whether the issue is related to disease, insect damage, or environmental stress, then recommend a tailored solution. This often involves using our locally grown sod, which is already suited to our climate, for seamless repairs, followed by a customized care plan to encourage deep root growth and long-term lawn health.

Can Hoerr Nursery handle both the design and construction of a project like a new patio or retaining wall?

Absolutely. As a full-service landscaping company, we provide start-to-finish service. Our design team will work with you to create a plan for your patio, walkway, or retaining wall that fits your vision and property. Then, our own skilled construction crews, who are familiar with local building considerations and our own plant material, handle the installation. This integrated process, managed under one roof, ensures the final build accurately reflects the design intent and is completed with efficiency and care.



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