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....
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...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Dec 15, 2025 | Hydrangeas, Perennials
There’s something quite striking about oakleaf hydrangeas in their unique way of drawing attention without trying too hard. For example, their tall, cone-shaped blooms open in creamy whites, then shift toward soft pink as summer rolls on. In fall, their leaves take on...
