Happy Arbor Day!

Arbor Day

To celebrate Arbor Day, we're having a sale! Today and tomorrow, save 20% on all trees and shrubs!

Spring is a great time of year to plant trees! It allows the tree to establish itself for an entire growing season, and the milder weather will require less watering than planting in the hot summer. Spring is also the time of year when Schaefer's has the largest selection of trees and shrubs. Fresh, top quality nursery stock is arriving daily from the best nurseries around the United States.

Where to Plant - Select an ideal location where the roots will have room to grow. Before you plant, be sure to call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) at 1-800-892-0123 to make sure the area is clear of underground utilities. JULIE is a free service, and calling before you dig is the law.

What to Plant - Schaefer's can help you find the perfect tree for your garden. Are you looking for a fast growing, low maintenance tree? Try a Birch or Linden. How about a tree that has beautiful spring blooms? A Magnolia or Service Berry would add color to your garden. Does your yard need a compact growing tree? A Flowering Crab might be the perfect fit. Schaefer's has a large selection of trees. For a complete list, click on the link below.

http://www.schaefergreenhouses.com/garden-center/trees-shrubs.html

How to Plant -

• Dig your hole as deep as the pot and twice as wide as the pot.
• Gently remove the tree from the container and set in hole. The flare (where the roots begin to spread at the base of the tree) should be partially visible once tree is planted. It might be necessary to remove a bit of soil from base of tree to expose the flare.
• Backfill with a mixture of peat moss, torpedo sand and mushroom compost.
• Water the tree well.
• Add a layer of mulch around the tree to keep the moisture in the soil.
• Add root stimulator (like Bonide Root & Grow Plant Starter) to help the tree quickly become established.
• Continue to water at least 1" of water per week.

Proven Winner Day at Schaefer's!

Please join us 9am to 4pm on April 29th for Proven Winner Day at Schaefer's. Our guest and Proven Winners Expert, Curt Varsogea, will be happy to answer your questions, guide you in your selections and lead you to success with your flower gardening. His special presentation, "New Proven Winner Varieties and Their Uses" will begin at 10:00am.


If you've never used Proven Winners®, get ready to be impressed! Their award winning plants are easy to grow and are covered in bright, colorful blooms. Schaefer’s grows over 125 varieties of Proven Winners® and Proven Selections®, so you'll have endless possibilities of new color combinations for your garden.


Proven Winners® is a leading brand of high quality flowering plants that have been selected under the highest standards for their unique beauty and top performance. They are unsurpassed in terms of flowering, growth habit and garden performance. Proven Selections® is a brand of regional favorite varieties that compliment the Proven Winners®. These brands can be mixed and matched in garden pots and plantings with beautiful results.


Sign up in the Garden Center on Thursday for our FREE DRAWING!

• 1st Prize - Proven Winner Patio Pot
• 2nd Prize - Proven Winner Hanging Basket

Visit our website for our complete list of Proven Winners Varieties.

http://www.schaefergreenhouses.com/garden-center/annuals.html

For more information, visit the Proven Winners Homepage.

http://www.provenwinners.com/

Happy (Belated) Earth Day!

We're still celebrating Earth Day! And you can too! We're giving away FREE Norway Spruce Seedlings through Sunday, April 25th.

The Norway Spruce is a fast growing, dark green spruce with short needles. It'll make an attractive addition to your landscape and is perfect for a visual or wind barrier.

Plant a tree to commemorate the day that has inspired all of us to focus on our planet and environment.

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Schaefer Greenhouses, Inc is located just South of Aurora, on Route 31 in Montgomery, Illinois. We’ve been designing beautiful bouquets and growing premium plants for 4 generations. Our experience and expertise ensure the highest quality products and service. We’re family owned and family friendly.

Our greenhouses are the heart of our business. We proudly specialize in growing only the finest, florist-quality plants. More than 80% of our crops are grown right here in our greenhouses, assuring you the freshest and healthiest plants available.

Our garden center is stocked with thriving plants and everything you need to make them flourish and grow. A full selection of trees, shrubs, rose bushes, annuals, perennials and vegetables await you! Our arbors, fountains, statuary, patio furniture, bird baths, and garden décor are perfect accents and finishing touches. Stop in today and see what's blooming!