by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 22, 2024 | DIY/How to, Lawn & Garden
Deer can be charming to watch from a distance, but when they start munching on your garden, they quickly lose their appeal! In Chicagoland, many gardeners struggle to protect their plants from becoming a buffet for these graceful creatures. Fortunately, there are...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 9, 2024 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener, Outdoor Living
Pollinator plants attract a range of pollinators, but most especially bees! Chicago area bees are responsible for many of the flowers and foods that we eat. Did you know that 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants need a pollinator to reproduce, and about...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 1, 2024 | Holidays, Newbie Gardener, Outdoor Living
Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn, but not all pumpkins are created equal. While the classic orange pumpkin is often the star of the show for Halloween and Thanksgiving, there are many other specialty varieties that offer unique colors, textures, and flavors....
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 27, 2024 | DIY/How to, Outdoor Living
One of the most widespread plant diseases is powdery mildew. This common fungus thrives best in climates that are warm and dry. Powdery mildew appears as a white fuzzy fungus on plants. It’s easily recognized by the spots and patches of white and gray mold that...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 27, 2024 | DIY/How to, Outdoor Living, Winged Friends
It seems like there are a million pests that can invade your garden, from aphids to spider mites, cutworms to Japanese beetles. Japanese beetles in particular can be a frustrating garden nemesis because they’re not native to the United States, and they...
