by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 26, 2025 | Christmas, Holidays, Houseplants
As the season turns to winter, neighborhoods across Chicagoland start to change. Lawns rest, the sky begins to pale, and homes start their preparations for some of the most magical times of the year. Boxes of decorations appear, a favorite mug returns to the counter,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 25, 2025 | Christmas, Holidays
There’s something about the moment a Christmas tree goes up in a home that signals the beginning of the holiday season. But truthfully, that moment doesn’t begin in the living room. It begins in the decision-making: When should we get the tree this year? The answer,...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Sep 23, 2025 | Newbie Gardener, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
What Makes Native Plants a Smart Choice? Native plants are perfectly adapted to Chicagoland’s Zone 5 climate, meaning they thrive with less maintenance. They offer food and shelter for birds, bees, and butterflies, enrich biodiversity, and help safeguard water...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jul 24, 2025 | DIY/How to, Healthy Living, Newbie Gardener, Trees & Shrubs
What Is a Common Pawpaw Tree? The Common Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a native North American fruit tree known for producing custard-like tropical fruit—right in your own backyard. With flavor notes of banana, mango, and vanilla, this small tree adds exotic appeal to...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Jun 11, 2025 | DIY/How to, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Newbie Gardener, Winged Friends
Why Pollinator Gardens Matter Pollinators, like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and more, play a vital role in the health of our ecosystems and food systems. But across the globe, these essential creatures are in trouble. Populations are shrinking due...
