Hillermann Nursery & Florist History

Founded by Don Hillermann in the spring of 1951, Hillermann Nursery started out as a hobby. Don’s brother Bernie joined him in 1953 and a partnership was formed. One year later, having been laid off from their factory positions, the two became full-time nurserymen.

The business was started at the old location on West 5th Street in Washington. From these beginnings, Hillermann Nursery & Florist has flourished. The company moved to its current location on East 5th Street in November of the year 2000.

Today Hillermann’s is a large, diversified company, employing more than 80 people and providing a wide variety of services. These services include: Garden Center, Nursery, Florist/Gift Shop, Landscape and Irrigation Design and Installation, Grading and Seeding, Aquatic Weed Control, Snow Removal, Spraying, and Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service.

Four greenhouses are in production at the current location where the company grows its own annual, perennial, and rose plants. Hillermann Growers also produce beautiful container gardens and hanging baskets. The company strives to make all of their Hillermann Grown varieties the best quality possible.

The business is actively continued by second generation family members. It is through the inspiration of Don and Bernie Hillermann that we are able to continue our many years of service.