by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 13, 2026 | Annuals, DIY/How to, Newbie Gardener, Perennials
The “grandma garden” trend is making a strong comeback across Chicagoland and Rockford, and it’s easy to see why. This style of gardening isn’t just about planting flowers—it’s about creating a feeling. A grandma garden is full, layered, colorful, and slightly...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Mar 27, 2026 | DIY/How to, Hydrangeas, Perennials
Smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens) are some of the most dependable, easygoing flowering shrubs you can grow in Chicagoland gardens. If you’ve ever admired massive white blooms that show up every summer without a ton of fuss, chances are you were looking at a...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 10, 2026 | Houseplants
Why Winter Is Hard on Houseplants Winter in Chicagoland can be especially rough on your indoor plants. With fewer hours of daylight, cooler window zones, and dry furnace heat pumping through the house, your leafy friends are dealing with a lot more than meets the eye....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Feb 3, 2026 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
If your houseplants struggle in winter, you’re definitely not alone. And you’re not a bad plant parent, either. Winter houseplant problems happen because light levels drop, indoor air becomes extremely dry, watering habits don’t adjust, and temperature swings stress...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jan 6, 2026 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
If you haven’t noticed by now, winters are hard in Chicagoland, the air inside most homes feels noticeably different. Skin tightens, static electricity shows up everywhere, and houseplants (especially the tropical ones) start looking a little tired. Leaves lose their...
