How to Choose the Right Maple Tree for Your Chicago Landscape
Considering planting some maple trees in your landscape? There are so many stunning varieties to choose from—it can be hard...
Perk Up Your Porch with These Fall Container Design Ideas
Fall scenery is so rich in color and warmth, but while our trees and shrubs are taking on such gorgeous autumn shades, many...
Our Top Picks for Fall Planting and Winter Interest
Worried about your landscape lacking winter interest? Try planting these in fall! You’ll love the colors of wintercreeper—it has so much texture and dimension.
Something in the Orange: Atomic Tangerine Plants for the Landscape
These orange plants set the landscape ablaze with ultra-saturated flowers and foliage! Fall fiesta sugar maple brings that amazing autumn color we all love.
Hydrangea Care and Our Most Beautiful Varieties
How to plant a HydrangeaSpacing between plants should be determined by the specific type of hydrangea being cultivated....
Reduce Your Household Waste with Our Guide to Composting
Want to start composting? Follow this guide for beginners! First, pick the method that’s best for your household: aerobic, anaerobic, or vermicomposting.
Low-Maintenance Gardening with Perennial Flowers for Non-Stop Color
Perennial gardening is easy, but you need to arrange them strategically for the best results. Fill your garden with flowers from spring to fall with these tips!
Heat Wave Gardening: Managing Your Landscape
Gardening in extreme heat is tricky but not impossible! See plant recommendations from the experts at our garden centers in Bloomingdale and Carpentersville.
How to Create an Ultimate Nature Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family
Creating a scavenger hunt is easy, fun, and educational. Whether you go to a park or into your yard, there’s a lot to discover! Start by making a list using these ideas.
Bee Balm is the Bee’s Knees!
Incorporate flowering bee balms into your garden to attract pollinators of all kinds to your yard! They add beautiful color, height, and texture to your landscape. Platt Hill Nursery.