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Platt Hill Nursery’s Complete Guide to Holiday Plants, Trees & Greenery

As the season turns to winter, neighborhoods across Chicagoland start to change. Lawns rest, the sky begins to pale, and...

There’s something about the moment a Christmas tree goes up in a home that signals the beginning of the holiday season. But...

What Makes Native Plants a Smart Choice? Native plants are perfectly adapted to Chicagoland’s Zone 5 climate, meaning they...

What Is a Common Pawpaw Tree? The Common Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a native North American fruit tree known for...

Why Pollinator Gardens Matter Pollinators, like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and more, play a vital...

When it comes to adding romance, drama, and vertical beauty to a garden, climbing roses are a timeless choice. With their...

Common Milkweed in Chicagoland: A Zone 5 Native Plant for Pollinators If you’re gardening in Zones 4-9, especially in the...

Learn more about perennials vs. annuals. Discover which is best for your garden.

Explore the best flowers for Mother’s Day. From roses to orchids, each flower, and its meaning, are sure to make mom’s day truly special.

If you've noticed crusty, leafy, or even beard-like growths on your trees and shrubs, you might have wondered if they’re...