by Platt Hill Nursery | Apr 20, 2026 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
If your houseplants have just been hanging on all winter long, spring is their moment to wake up. As new growth starts to push through, plants begin asking for more room, more nutrients, and better conditions. Repotting in spring gives them that reset. Fresh soil...
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 20, 2026 | DIY/How to, Houseplants
If your houseplants look a little rough by the end of winter, it can be really frustrating, especially when you’ve been doing your best, putting effort in by watering, adjusting placement, and even using fertilizer. However, it’s incredibly common for houseplants to...
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....
